Blood Transfusion Service Lead

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead the Blood Transfusion service across CTM hospitals. You will manage day-to-day operations, drive quality, training, and staff development, and collaborate with the haematology service manager and other stakeholders.

The post is based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital with occasional cover at other CTM laboratories; you will lead a senior team, ensure compliance with transfusion legislation, BSQR (2005) and

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science Masters degree / equivalent experience / BBTS specialist certificate in transfusion science.
• You must have UK laboratory experience as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, at band 7 level or above, with a specialist interest in Blood Transfusion, having good theoretical and practical knowledge.
• The post holder will also be expected to have leadership and management qualifications or relevant experience.
• The post-holder will be expected to manage all aspects of the service, whilst leading the senior team and delivering a quality based, supportive, and dedicated blood transfusion service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a strong blood transfusion senior team across all hospitals.
• Manage day-to-day operational management of the blood transfusion departments.
• Collaborate with the haematology service manager and other stakeholders.
• Perform staff appraisals and HR/workforce duties.
• Ensure compliance with transfusion legislation and BSQR (2005) and ISO 15189:2022.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Science Masters or BBTS

Tools

BSQR knowledge

ISO 15189:2022 knowledge

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead the Blood Transfusion service across CTM hospitals. You will manage day-to-day operations, drive quality, training, and staff development, and collaborate with the haematology service manager and other stakeholders.

The post is based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital with occasional cover at other CTM laboratories; you will lead a senior team, ensure compliance with transfusion legislation, BSQR (2005) and