Job summary
The Welsh Transplantation and Immunogenetics Laboratory (WTAIL), based within the Welsh Blood Service in Talbot Green, near Cardiff, has a vacancy for a specialist HCPC registered scientist to join our transplantation services team.
Applications are invited from individuals who hold a specialist qualification in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics i.e., IBMS Specialist Portfolio, BSHI Diploma, Scientist Training Programme or equivalent. Applications will also be considered from HCPC registered Biomedical scientists who do not hold an H&I specialist qualification. In this case the individual, will be required to complete the IBMS Specialist Portfolio within an agreed time scale, and will be paid under Annex 21 arrangements (NHS Terms and Conditions of Service), for the duration of their training.
As a Specialist Healthcare Scientist, you will be working to support the routine day-to-day technical and scientific work of the Laboratory to deliver a wide range of H&I services including renal, pancreas and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, platelet immunology, and disease association testing. You will work in rotation across the different laboratory sections, performing and overseeing routine and complex laboratory testing including HLA-typing, HLA-antibody screening and crossmatching using a variety of laboratory techniques.
There is the expectation to participate in the laboratory on-call rota for out of hours support for solid organ transplantation.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Healthcare Scientist, you will be working to support the routine day-to-day technical and scientific work of the Laboratory to deliver a wide range of H&I services including renal, pancreas and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, platelet immunology, and disease association testing. You will work in rotation across the different laboratory sections, performing and overseeing routine and complex laboratory testing including HLA-typing, HLA-antibody screening and crossmatching using a variety of laboratory techniques.
There is the expectation to participate in the laboratory on-call rota for out of hours support for solid organ transplantation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English 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 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 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; 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/
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory work in an NHS laboratory
Desirable
- Previous work in a regulated environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate with word processing and database skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work with precision and accuracy
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biological Sciences
- State registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
- Specialist qualification in H&I (IBMS Specialist Portfolio, BSHI Diploma, STP)
- Knowledge of requirements of MHRA, CPA and ISO standards
- Knowledge of H&I testing requirements to support transplant services
Other
Essential
- Ability to operate complex and precision equipment
- Requirement to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, for which you are responsible for organisation of timely travel to the Welsh Blood Service headquarters
Values
Essential
- Ability to get on with all grades of staff
- Good self motivator
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm for the career applied for
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory work in an NHS laboratory
Desirable
- Previous work in a regulated environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate with word processing and database skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work with precision and accuracy
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biological Sciences
- State registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
- Specialist qualification in H&I (IBMS Specialist Portfolio, BSHI Diploma, STP)
- Knowledge of requirements of MHRA, CPA and ISO standards
- Knowledge of H&I testing requirements to support transplant services
Other
Essential
- Ability to operate complex and precision equipment
- Requirement to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, for which you are responsible for organisation of timely travel to the Welsh Blood Service headquarters
Values
Essential
- Ability to get on with all grades of staff
- Good self motivator
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm for the career applied for
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.
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.
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).
