Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Integrated Care System; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory. You will play a crucial role in serological investigations, manage antenatal patients, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rota. Candidates must be HCPC registered and ideally hold a BSc in Biomedical Sciences. The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh is desirable. This organization values making a difference in the community and offers exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Evidence of laboratory-based or GMP experience is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in serological investigations for hospital and antenatal patients.
• Contribute to the management of antenatal patients.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for serological testing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Good organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registered with HCPC

Job description

The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work within the Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory.

Applicants for this post must have completed or be working towards a specialist qualification (either IBMS Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science & GMP or BBTS Specialist Certificate to practice). Annex 21 will be applied to any applicants that have not completed the Specialist Biomedical Scientist Qualification.

The post holder will work in a team and be responsible for serological investigation of hospital and antenatal patients throughout Wales.

This role includes the requirement to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The role will be in the Red Cell Immunohaemataology department and will involve working as part of a team to ensure the safe management of serological patient testing throughout Wales.

Duties may also encompass management of antenatal patients.

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

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-edge Velindre 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 apply the key principles of value based 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; caring, responsible and accountable in 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/

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
• Registered with HCPC

Experience

• Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
• Problem Solving

Other

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Computer literate

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.