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. We also 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, 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: Velindre NHS Trust
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
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
1. Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
2. Understand the importance of incident reporting
3. Supervisory Experience
Desirable
1. Working in a laboratory
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
1. Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
2. Good organisational skills
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
4. Computer literate
Desirable
1. Have experience of working with IT programs
Qualifications
Essential
1. Has essential Qualifications (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
1. 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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Welsh Blood Service
Address: Welsh Blood Service, Ely Valley Road, Llantrisant, CF72 9WB
Employer's Website: Welsh Blood Service #J-18808-Ljbffr