Senior Biomedical Scientist (Haematology)

Job summary

Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) Haematology -

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Haematology Department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.The department is looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS Certificate of Competence (or equivalent pre-2004) and appropriate post-graduate qualification.

The Haematology Laboratory is one of the largest in the UK offering analysis using a tracked Horiba FBC, digital morphology and sample storage system, Werfen Coagulation (soon to be upgraded to a tracked system), Beckman Coulter Haematinics and Oxford Biosystems ESR analysers and processes around 1 million samples each year. The department holds UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and is a HCPC approved training laboratory. Training and development opportunities are available and all staff are encouraged actively to participate in CPD.

Previous experience in NHS is essential.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work between the UHW and UHL sites (as required) and have proven practical experience to be able to assist with the running of the Automated Haematology Laboratory. The post holder will report to the Automated Haematology Laboratory Manager.

The laboratory provides a 24/7 service and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the shift system if necessary.

All applicants need to demonstrate significant experience in a complex and busy Haematology NHS Laboratory in their application.

The department encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the CPD and appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Automated Haematology.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.