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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 6/Annex 21
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To include out of hours working when qualified)
Job ref
100-HS011-0525
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/06/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6/Annex 21

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


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

Applications are invited from  enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the UKAS accredited Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. There is one permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) position in the Biochemistry section. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in multi-disciplinary training progression and skill mix development within Blood Sciences.

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 this role.

Main duties of the job

The refurbished and modernised laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Coagulation and Transfusion. The Biochemistry section is currently equipped with Roche cobas Pro analysers.  The section is also equipped with pre-analytics and a Tosoh G8.

The individual should possess the IBMS Specialist portfolio and sufficient post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Biochemistry Section. 

The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues and Pathology Service users in both primary and secondary care.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire,  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

 

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

This post is advertised as a Band 6 and candidates for this role must have achieved the Specialist Diploma.  However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 6 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 4 years and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules.

This means they will be supported by a development plan. During the first year payment will be 60% of the top rate of Band 6 pay,  second year 65%, third year 70% and final year 75%. Following successful passing of the Specialist Diploma the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role.  As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.

Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

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 03/06/2025.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Hons. degree in Biomedical Science/Life Science
  • Specialist Diploma or equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Knowledge of Pathology Quality Assurance

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Prior experience as a Registered Biomedical Scientist
  • Indepth knowledge of complex laboratory instrumentation
  • Technical ability to troubleshoot, repair, advise or provide in-depth information relevant to speciality

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence 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
Ben Davies
Job title
Biochemistry Section Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 783062
Additional information

Helen Stevenson - Biochemistry Section Manager

[email protected]

01554 783062

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