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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (There is a requirement to participate on the out of hours rota for Biochemistry)
Job ref
100-HS019-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
25/07/2025

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Blood Sciences Section Manager - Biochemistry

Band 7

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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Biochemistry, to apply for a Band 7 Biochemistry Section Manager post within the Blood Sciences Department at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth. 

The post holder will hold FIBMS, MSc. or equivalent. They will be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. The post holder will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, and in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.

The Blood Science Department provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology and Coagulation, alongside a Blood Transfusion department and a wide ranging POCT service.

Effective communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently.

We are a registered training laboratory and promote and embrace a philosophy of learning and development.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.

They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff.

The Biochemistry Section is currently equipped with the Roche Cobas Pro analysers, together with the TOSOH HbA1c analyser, and other supporting Biochemistry systems.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users.
They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Biochemistry and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice in accordance with agreed standards, as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.

The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. 

The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting round the clock services, and out of hours. Working on the Biochemistry rota will be part of your role.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful post holder will join the team at an exciting time and will become a key stakeholder in the development of the innovative regional network of excellence. The individual will initially be employed by HDUHB until a regional management model is established. The post will then transition into a regional role.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 25/07/2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration
  • FIBMS / MSc. or equivalent.
  • Participation in CPD.
  • In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.
Desirable criteria
  • Management / supervisory qualification
  • CPD Diploma

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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
Lowri Rooke
Job title
Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager - PPH
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554783069
Additional information

Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to arrange an informal site visit to see the department.

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