Healthcare Scientist Professional Manager - Blood Sciences

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist to lead the Blood Science Laboratory. This pivotal role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring the highest quality standards in laboratory operations, and providing expert guidance to clinical staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service, working in a collaborative environment that values bilingualism and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• MSc or equivalent qualification required for the role.
• Management qualification is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Blood Science team and ensure quality of work.
• Collaborate with clinical leads to manage patient safety risks.
• Provide expert advice to operational managers and senior staff.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Quality Assurance Procedures

Clinical Governance

Education

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

MSc or Equivalent Qualification

Management Qualification

Tools

Complex Instrumentation

Health and Safety Procedures

Job description

Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, to apply for the post of Blood Science Laboratory Manager within the Blood Sciences Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you must have the ability to work and manage a team efficiently.

The post holder will act as the laboratory Lead for Hywel Dda University health board blood science service in Withybush hospital in Haverfordwest.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and quality of the work within the Blood science team in Withybush hospital. They will provide expert advice, and guidance to operational managers, site managers and other senior staff to ensure maintenance of the blood science service.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, collaborating with clinical leads to manage risks to ensure patient safety, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in their field allowing opportunities for quality improvement and ensuring an efficient and effective service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-HS009-0525

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 11/06/2025.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 11/06/2025.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical scientist
• On-going CPD
• MSc or Equivalent Qualification
• Management Qualification
• Specialist medical laboratory knowledge (clinical and technical) across a range of complex work procedures and practices within the discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation, subject or speciality obtained through relevant training over and above that required for routine work.
• Knowledge of and ability to use: Quality assurance/quality control procedures, Health and Safety procedures, Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of assessment / evaluation of training

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Financial / Budgetary processes
• Fellowship of IBMS

Experience Essential

• Prior experience as a senior BMS
• Extensive relevant clinical/Technical experience.
• Supervisory experience
• Training experience

Desirable

• Management Experience
• Has undertaken project work or a research project.

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical scientist
• On-going CPD
• MSc or Equivalent Qualification
• Management Qualification
• Specialist medical laboratory knowledge (clinical and technical) across a range of complex work procedures and practices within the discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation, subject or speciality obtained through relevant training over and above that required for routine work.
• Knowledge of and ability to use: Quality assurance/quality control procedures, Health and Safety procedures, Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of assessment / evaluation of training

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Financial / Budgetary processes
• Fellowship of IBMS

Experience Essential

• Prior experience as a senior BMS
• Extensive relevant clinical/Technical experience.
• Supervisory experience
• Training experience

Desirable

• Management Experience
• Has undertaken project work or a research project.

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)