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 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.
Main duties of the job
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 either the IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent experience 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.
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 speciality
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Interviews will be held on 08/10/2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr