Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a Specialist BMS role in the Blood Sciences Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The post is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours), based mainly at the Carmarthen site with potential cross-site work.

The lab handles Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry in a modern, automated setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered biomedical scientist with Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience.
• Willing to work a contractual shift pattern including out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and related Haematology duties.
• Support round-the-clock laboratory services as part of the rota.

Skills

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Siemens Advia 2120i

ACL TOP 350

Ortho Swift

Roche Cobas PRO

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified, and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist for a Specialist BMS role within the Blood Sciences Department, Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board, Glangwili General Hospital (GGH), Carmarthen. The vacancy is for a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) post in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion section at GGH Carmarthen.

The laboratory provides services in Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry, in a newly refurbished combined Blood Science laboratory area. The site currently runs a fully automated platform with Haematology analysers being Siemens Advia 2120i, Coagulation, Werfen ACL TOP 350 analysers, Ortho Swift platforms for Blood Transfusion, and Biochemistry is the Roche Cobas PRO systems and a Specialised Chemistry section.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Glangwili General Hospital site which sits within the Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Carmarthenshire division comprises of Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, and may be expected to work across both sites as required.

Main duties of the job

We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application. The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology / Blood Transfusion rota will be part of this role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.