Job summary We wish to appoint an experienced, motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist, with the necessary knowledge and skills in Biochemistry to join our team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The successful candidate will be able to focus on quality and service provision and will have interpersonal skills to lead the team as you achieve change and improvement by working with our established Blood Sciences site management team. Main duties of the job If you are an experienced MSc level qualified scientist looking for the ideal opportunity to take you to the next step on your career in a team that will offer challenges and opportunities whilst providing professional and personal support, or if you are an experienced senior BMS looking for a new opportunity and challenge then come and see what BCUHB and North Wales has to offer - You won't be disappointed The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. It is necessary to learn Welsh Language Skills when being appointed to the post. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-HS049-1124 Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 Qualification Essential BSc Biomedical Science MSc Biomedical science Specialist portfolio HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Managerial Qualification Skills Essential Evidence of working as part of a multidisiplinary team Good technical, quality and safety knowledge Evidence of ability to organise workload to meet deadlines and clinical priorities Evidence of good communication skills Desirable Evidence of implementing a new process Evidence of teaching and coaching Evidence of participation in quality assessments and accreditation visits Evidence of staff management Good IT knowledge Experience Essential Good, up to date knowledge of laboratory services relevant to a named blood sciences specialty. Knowledge & Experience of a wider Blood Sciences Service Evidence of involvement with service development Clinical laboratory post-registration experience Knowledge and experience of delivering quality led laboratory services Desirable Evidence of managing a laboratory or sections within a laboratory Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualification Essential BSc Biomedical Science MSc Biomedical science Specialist portfolio HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Managerial Qualification Skills Essential Evidence of working as part of a multidisiplinary team Good technical, quality and safety knowledge Evidence of ability to organise workload to meet deadlines and clinical priorities Evidence of good communication skills Desirable Evidence of implementing a new process Evidence of teaching and coaching Evidence of participation in quality assessments and accreditation visits Evidence of staff management Good IT knowledge Experience Essential Good, up to date knowledge of laboratory services relevant to a named blood sciences specialty. Knowledge & Experience of a wider Blood Sciences Service Evidence of involvement with service development Clinical laboratory post-registration experience Knowledge and experience of delivering quality led laboratory services Desirable Evidence of managing a laboratory or sections within a laboratory Ability to speak Welsh 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)