Hywel Dda University Health Board
- 37,898 – 45,637 £ / Year
Job Summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified, and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist for a Specialist BMS role within the Biochemistry section of the Blood Science Department, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The vacancy is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) post with a requirement to participate on the department’s contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Biochemistry rota when competent.
The individual should possess either the Specialist Diploma (IBMS Specialist portfolio) or equivalent experience and prior post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Biochemistry Section.
Main duties of the job
The laboratory provides services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion , running fully automated platforms with Biochemistry analysers being the Roche Cobas PRO system with a Specialised Chemistry Section, Haematology analysers are Siemens Advias, Coagulation, Werfen TOPS analysers and Ortho Vision platforms for Blood Transfusion.
The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Biochemistry section at the Glangwili General Hospital site which sits within the Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Carmarthenshire division comprises of Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, and the successful candidate may be expected to work across both sites as required.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Hons. degree in Biomedical Science/Life Science
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Pathology Quality Assurance
Experience
Essential
- 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 specialty
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker – Level 1
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Closing Date: 10 February 2025