Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, relevant experience, and be willing to participate in a 24/7 service. This role requires strong technical skills and a commitment to professional development within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist required.
• Proven post-registration experience in haematology needed.
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assays for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota post training.
• Maintain competency in specimen reception, haematology, and blood transfusion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Welsh language speaking/listening skills

Education

Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science

MSc in Biomedical Science

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 15 July 2025

We are seeking a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist for this exciting role within Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The successful candidate will have:

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Experience of working within a NHS Pathology Laboratory
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

The post is based at Prince Charles Hospital however rotation to Royal Glamorgan Hospital may be required to support service needs and is encouraged for professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of assays that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease, and will be required to develop and maintain competency in specimen reception, haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion.

A 24/7 service is provided for Haematology and Blood Trnsfusion. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the out of hours rota once they have completed their departmental training and competency assessment.

The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Haematology and will meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

The service will also consider either a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply).

OR

a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the attached Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Education

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science
• MSc in Biomedical Science

Experience

• NHS Laboratory Experience
• Proven post-registration experience in haematology

Personal Attributes

• Ability to maintain concentration during complex tasks
• Capable of working independently
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£30,420 to £45,637 a yearBand 5/6 dependent on experience / Band 6 Annex 21 may apply