Welsh Blood Service

Deputy Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has risen in the Transfusion Laboratory Services department at theWelsh Blood Service for the role of Deputy Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services. We are looking for an experienced leader with strong transfusion science background to join our dynamic team responsible for the provision of blood components and products across Wales as well as the of Red Cell Immunohaematology reference services.

The successful candidate will have a critical role in the delivery of the WBS Strategy and will lead on relevant work streams within it. They will be required to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and be methodical with their approach to competing demands. They will also be flexible and adapt in a fast paced and changing environment.

Main duties of the job

Key aspects of this role include:

Ensuring safe, effective and efficient delivery of high quality services.

Providing expert scientific advice and supporting operational and strategic direction.

Participating in the wider scientific Transfusion community, creating effective national and international partnerships, supporting benchmarking and shaping the future of Transfusion Laboratory Services.

Delivering specific laboratory and/or cross-cutting programmes of work including transformational and service improvement projects working closely with the Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services.

For further information, please contact Georgia Stephens, Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services by email: georgia.stephens@wales.nhs.uk

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-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 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/

Details

Date posted

17 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£59,857 to £69,553 a year Welsh rate per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

120-HS003-1223

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description - see attached document for a full list of all details. Please contact Georgia Stephens for any clarifications.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description - see attached document for a full list of all details. Please contact Georgia Stephens for any clarifications.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • Masters of Science in Transfusion or relevant science field.
  • Recognised management/leadership qualification or equivalent level of experience.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert theoretical and practical knowledge across Transfusion science, expert knowledge of relevant testing procedures and practical techniques in the Transfusion field.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, national standards to include ISO 15189 and BSQR.
  • Evidence of Participation in Continual professional development
  • Evidence of successful implementation of service developments and new initiatives
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • Masters of Science in Transfusion or relevant science field.
  • Recognised management/leadership qualification or equivalent level of experience.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert theoretical and practical knowledge across Transfusion science, expert knowledge of relevant testing procedures and practical techniques in the Transfusion field.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, national standards to include ISO 15189 and BSQR.
  • Evidence of Participation in Continual professional development
  • Evidence of successful implementation of service developments and new initiatives

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

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB


Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Transfusion Laboratory Services

Georgia Stephens

georgia.stephens@wales.nhs.uk

01443622013

Details

Date posted

17 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£59,857 to £69,553 a year Welsh rate per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

120-HS003-1223

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB


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