Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified, and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist for a bank Specialist BMS role within the Haematology/Blood transfusion section of the Blood Science Department, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.



The vacancy is a Bank position. To support the haematology/Blood transfusion daytime and out of hours rota.



The individual should possess either the Specialist Diploma (IBMS Specialist portfolio) or equivalent experience and prior post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the haematology/Blood transfusion Section.



The laboratory provides services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion , running fully automated platforms with Biochemistry analysers being the Roche Cobas PRO system with a Specialised Chemistry Section, Haematology analysers are Siemens Advias, Coagulation, Werfen TOPS analysers and Ortho Vision platforms for Blood Transfusion.



The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Haematology/Blood transfusion section at the Glangwili General Hospital site which sits within the Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Carmarthenshire division comprises of Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, and the successful candidate may be expected to work across both sites as required.



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.



Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.



Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes



Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews will be held on 16/06/2025.