Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haverfordwest

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the UKAS accredited Blood Sciences Department at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. There is one permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) position and one permanent part time (22.5 hours per week) position in the Haematology section which includes Blood Transfusion. 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 Haematology rota will be part of this role. Whilst our preferred option is to appoint one full-time and one part-time member of staff, we welcome applications from candidates seeking alternative contracted hours and will consider these for the right individuals. The post is advertised at Band 6. Applications are welcomed from all who demonstrate strong potential but may not yet meet all Band 6 competencies.

Main duties of the job include:

• The refurbished and modernised laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion.
• The Haematology section is currently equipped with Siemens Advia 2120i analysers and ACLTOP 350 analysers.
• Blood Transfusion uses an Ortho Vision which is due to be replaced by the Ortho Swift in the very near future.
• The individual should possess Specialist Diploma or equivalent and sufficient post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Haematology 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.

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

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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.