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Senior Biomedical Scientist
Welsh Blood Service
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 35,000 - 45,000
Full time
6 days ago
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Job summary
A health service provider in Wales is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to oversee the plasma supply chain within the Manufacturing & Distribution Department. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with UK regulations in producing lifesaving medicines from plasma. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in blood services, coupled with strong leadership skills and knowledge in regulatory standards. Opportunities to make a real impact in healthcare in Wales are available.
Qualifications
- Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Experience in plasma supply for production of medicines.
- Familiarity with UK regulations for blood services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Manufacturing & Distribution team.
- Implement and manage the supply chain for plasma.
- Ensure compliance with UK laws and quality regulations.
Skills
Team leadership
Plasma supply chain management
Regulatory compliance
Education
HCPC registration
Relevant biomedical science degree
Job description
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative team in the Manufacturing & Distribution Department at the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Welsh Blood Service to provide blood components to hospitals throughout Wales.
The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to work within the Manufacturing & Distribution Laboratory.
The role supports the implementation and ongoing management of the supply of plasma not required for immediate clinical use, but for the manufacture of lifesaving medicines for the benefit of patients in Wales.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Scientist for Blood and Plasma supply chain, the Head of Manufacturing and Distribution, and the Operations Manager of Automated Testing to implement and maintain an optimal supply chain of plasma for medicines.
Plasma collected in Wales will be used to produce medicines such as Immunoglobulins and Albumin. Therefore, it is necessary that all newly developed services and processes must comply with the specifications outlined in the UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services, Council of Europe Guidelines, and all relevant UK Laws and Quality regulations.
Main duties of the job
The role will be in the Manufacturing & Distribution department and will involve working as a leader of a team to ensure the production and distribution of blood components and blood derived commercial products throughout Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Automated Testing and Manufacturing departments in delivering a range of programmes and change initiatives related to the implementation of plasma supply for medicines.
Responsibilities will include introducing new technologies and testing, embedding new ways of working, developing service and supply chains, and ensuring the ongoing provision and support of routine services.
Advancing knowledge and capability within the plasma supply process, developing subject matter expertise, and act as a primary point of contact for routine manufacturing and testing laboratory queries.
Maintain a thorough and current working knowledge of practices, licensing and regulatory standards related to plasma testing, manufacture and bulk distribution.
Ensure laboratory colleagues are appropriately involved and trained in new or updated processes through effective communication and timely delivery of implementation and training plans.
Collect, prepare, and analyse scientific data to identify trends, best practices, and challenges, and use these insights to inform and recommend future activities and opportunities for development.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Welsh Blood Service
Address
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
Employer's website
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative team in the Manufacturing & Distribution Department at the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Welsh Blood Service to provide blood components to hospitals throughout Wales.
The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to work within the Manufacturing & Distribution Laboratory.
The role supports the implementation and ongoing management of the supply of plasma not required for immediate clinical use, but for the manufacture of lifesaving medicines for the benefit of patients in Wales.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead Scientist for Blood and Plasma supply chain, the Head of Manufacturing and Distribution, and the Operations Manager of Automated Testing to implement and maintain an optimal supply chain of plasma for medicines.
Plasma collected in Wales will be used to produce medicines such as Immunoglobulins and Albumin. Therefore, it is necessary that all newly developed services and processes must comply with the specifications outlined in the UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services, Council of Europe Guidelines, and all relevant UK Laws and Quality regulations.
Main duties of the job
The role will be in the Manufacturing & Distribution department and will involve working as a leader of a team to ensure the production and distribution of blood components and blood derived commercial products throughout Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Automated Testing and Manufacturing departments in delivering a range of programmes and change initiatives related to the implementation of plasma supply for medicines.
Responsibilities will include introducing new technologies and testing, embedding new ways of working, developing service and supply chains, and ensuring the ongoing provision and support of routine services.
Advancing knowledge and capability within the plasma supply process, developing subject matter expertise, and act as a primary point of contact for routine manufacturing and testing laboratory queries.
Maintain a thorough and current working knowledge of practices, licensing and regulatory standards related to plasma testing, manufacture and bulk distribution.
Ensure laboratory colleagues are appropriately involved and trained in new or updated processes through effective communication and timely delivery of implementation and training plans.
Collect, prepare, and analyse scientific data to identify trends, best practices, and challenges, and use these insights to inform and recommend future activities and opportunities for development.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Welsh Blood Service
Address
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
Employer's website
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