Job summary The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for an Associate Practitioner within the Manufacturing & Distribution Department. The post holder will, in conjunction with Biomedical Science (BMS) staff have a supervisory role and be responsible for the organisation of work, supervision of support staff and participation in the routine work of the Manufacturing & Distribution laboratories. Main duties of the job The role will be within the Manufacturing & Distribution Department where you will help produce blood components for transfusion as part of a large team. Knowledge of how blood donations are processed to transfusable blood components would be a significant advantage for applicants. Supervisory skills and good judgement are required for this very rewarding post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-ACS008-0325 Job locations Welsh Blood Service Ely Valley Road Llantrisant CF72 9WB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience Understand the importance of incident reporting Supervisory Experience Desirable Working in a laboratory Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone Good organisational skills Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Computer literate Desirable Have experience of working with IT programs Qualifications Essential Has essential Qualifications (or equivalent experience) Desirable Has desirable qualifications Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience Understand the importance of incident reporting Supervisory Experience Desirable Working in a laboratory Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone Good organisational skills Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Computer literate Desirable Have experience of working with IT programs Qualifications Essential Has essential Qualifications (or equivalent experience) Desirable Has desirable qualifications 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Welsh Blood Service Address Welsh Blood Service Ely Valley Road Llantrisant CF72 9WB Employer's website https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)