Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences Site manager and Specialist Service Manager for Blood Sciences Central
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-HS009-0426
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £58,379 - £65,723 per annuma
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Blood Sciences Services Manager West
Band 8a
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
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:
ü Excellent opportunity to progress both professionally and personally
ü Financial support to help you relocate to North Wales (if appropriate )
ü 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Post-graduate management qualification
- Teaching or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Budget Management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Successful project management
Other
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Surridge
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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