Main area: Blood Sciences
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (There will be an expectation to participate on the out of hours rota for Biochemistry)
Job ref: 100-HS006-0225
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Prince Philip Hospital
Town: Llanelli
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 28/03/2025
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Biochemistry, to apply for a Band 7 Biochemistry Section Manager post within the Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
The post holder will hold FIBMS, MSc. or equivalent. They will be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. The post holder will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, and in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation/laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.
The UKAS accredited Blood Science Laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology and Coagulation, alongside an Immunology Department, a busy Blood Transfusion department and a wide-ranging POCT service.
Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.
They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff.
The Biochemistry Section is currently equipped with the Roche Cobas PRO analysers, together with the TOSOH and other supporting Biochemistry systems.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users.
They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Biochemistry and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.
The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave.
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 your role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* HCPC Registration
* FIBMS / MSc. or equivalent
* Participation in CPD
* In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation/laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures
* CPD Diploma
Experience
* Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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