At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department and support UKAS compliance.
- Company: Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across multiple counties in Wales.
- Benefits: This is a bank post with flexible hours as required, supporting work-life balance.
- Other info: Welsh language skills are desirable; both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a registered training laboratory that promotes learning and development in blood transfusion science.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have an MSc or equivalent experience and an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Transfusion.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Applications require that candidates are 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. Candidates must be up to date with developments in the discipline and be able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. They must have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist level, in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation/lab 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 include:
- Supporting the operational aspects of running the Blood Transfusion section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.
- Working with the Health Board Blood Transfusion Team.
- Direction of day‑to‑day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department.
- Supporting UKAS and BSQR compliance, compliance with policies and training programmes.
- Involvement in the resolution of human resource issues.
- Developing and implementing policies, conducting clinical audit and educating 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 work on the haematology/blood transfusion rota will be part of the 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. Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff across multiple hospitals and community settings.
BANK - Blood Bank Manager in Haverfordwest employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board serves Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire, employing over 13,000 staff. The organisation values continuous professional development and offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.
Contact Details:
Hywel Dda University Health Board Recruitment Team
