Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Blood Sciences Services Manager West

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Biomedical Scientist Manager with experience of management in laboratory sciences to lead our Blood Sciences team in our laboratory at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

The successful candidate will have an open mind, collaborative approach and a focus on quality and service delivery with the interpersonal skills to take our friendly, highly skilled team with you as you deliver change, improvement and innovation.If you are an experienced HCPC registered Senior Scientist with proven skills in service management, looking for the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career; or if you are an experienced BMS Manager looking for a new opportunity and challenges in a supportive and innovative service, then come and see what BCUHB and North Wales has to offer - you won't be disappointed.

Our offer to you is: Excellent opportunity to progress both professionally and personally Financial support to help you relocate to North Wales (if appropriate ) Flexible working options to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.With stunning surroundings, affordable housing, great schools and a true sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to continue your career.

If you have the passion, vision and ability to make a difference and help move services forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team we want to hear from you today.

Main duties of the job

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

Working as part of a 3 site directorate delivering 24/7 Blood Sciences Services you will lead service delivery, performance and development on our 'West' site whilst working closely with our East and West site managers, service leads, senior scientists and Quality & Governance team to continue our ongoing modernization and continuous service improvement.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annuma

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HS009-0426

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • Significant relevant experience in a managerial post
  • Up to date in all current issues related to blood sciences practice
  • Leadership training or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Post-graduate management qualification
  • Teaching or coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-professional problem solving in teams
  • Strategy and policy development
  • Developing and delivering operational laboratory services
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines
  • Personnel Management

Desirable

  • Budget Management

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of staff management processes
  • Ability to prioritise and work within agree timescales
  • Sound political judgement and thorough understanding of working with complex policy and diverse interest groups;

Desirable

  • Successful project management

Other

Essential

  • Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
  • A good understanding of the changing NHS environment. Financial Management.

Desirable

  • Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships;
  • Welsh speaking
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • Significant relevant experience in a managerial post
  • Up to date in all current issues related to blood sciences practice
  • Leadership training or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Post-graduate management qualification
  • Teaching or coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Multi-professional problem solving in teams
  • Strategy and policy development
  • Developing and delivering operational laboratory services
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines
  • Personnel Management

Desirable

  • Budget Management

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of staff management processes
  • Ability to prioritise and work within agree timescales
  • Sound political judgement and thorough understanding of working with complex policy and diverse interest groups;

Desirable

  • Successful project management

Other

Essential

  • Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
  • A good understanding of the changing NHS environment. Financial Management.

Desirable

  • Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships;
  • Welsh speaking

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Sciences Services Manager

Rachael Surridge

Rachael.Surridge@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annuma

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HS009-0426

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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