Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist/Clinical Scientist who is experienced in Blood Transfusion Science, to apply for a Bank Blood Bank Manager post. This is a bank post so hours are as and when required.

They will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/ Transfusion, or Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice. They will need to be up to date with developments in the discipline & able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. They will have post registration clinical & technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist /Clinical scientist level, in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques & QA/QC procedures and be able to lead a team.

The post holder will use their professional skills as an active team member providing advice and support to healthcare colleagues to promote the safe and effective use of blood transfusion.

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

Main duties of the job

They will support the operational aspects of running of the Blood Transfusion section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, as well as working with the Health Board Blood Transfusion Team.

Duties will include direction of day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department, supporting UKAS and BSQR compliance, compliance with policies and training programmes, and involvement in the resolution of human resource issues.  Involved in developing and implementing policies, clinical audit and education of laboratory staff.

The Blood Transfusion Laboratory is currently equipped with the Ortho Vision Swift automated blood grouping system.

The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology/ Blood Transfusion rota will be part of your role.

The Haematology laboratory is equipped with Siemens ADVIA 2120i Full Blood Count analysers, and Werfen Tops Coagulation analysers.

Effective organisational and communication skills are essential and you must have the ability to work and manage a team efficiently.

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

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services