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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including shift work)
Job ref
050-HS034-0825
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Pathology BCUHB - Haematology & Transfusion
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion

Band 6

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 salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

An opportunity for experienced Band 6 BMS to support the 24/7 Haematology & Transfusion service.

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

Main duties of the job

 As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).

Duties as a Biomedical Scientist will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of biomedical specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes.

The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties, comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and Legislative Bodies (e.g. H.T.A., B.S.Q.R.).

 

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

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to supervise others
  • Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training programme
  • Computer literate
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisation skills

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
  • Specialist Portfolio BMS relevant to the service/s being covered - or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of automated and manual laboratory investigations and procedures in Haematology & Transfusion
  • Experience of shift working out of hours
Desirable criteria
  • General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft office)
  • Experience of leading a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catrin Williams
Job title
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Transfusion
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 844835
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