Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist for this exciting role within Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The successful candidate will have:

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Experience of working within a NHS Pathology Laboratory
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

The post is based at Prince Charles Hospital however rotation to Royal Glamorgan Hospital may be required to support service needs and is encouraged for professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of assays that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease, and will be required to develop and maintain competency in specimen reception, haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion.

A 24/7 service is provided for Haematology and Blood Trnsfusion. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the out of hours rota once they have completed their departmental training and competency assessment.

The ideal candidate will have proven post-registration experience within Haematology and will meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

The service will also consider either a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has not yet completed the Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 Annex 21 will apply).

OR

a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited Degree, who meets the criteria of the attached Band 5 Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss these various opportunities in more detail.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.