Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Haematology Operational Manager role within the Haematology department at the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible, forward thinking, driven individual, to help deliver a high quality, first class Haematology service to our users. The successful candidate will lead and support a strong Haematology senior team across all of the hospitals within the health board.



The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science Masters degree or equivalent experience.



You must have UK laboratory experience as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, at band 7 level or above.



The post holder will also be expected to have leadership and management qualifcations or relevant experience.



The post-holder will be expected to manage all aspects of the service, whilst leading the senior team and delivering a quality based, supportive, and dedicated haematology service.



You will be responsible for managing the team to deliver the day to day operational management of the hospitals haematology departments within the health board.



You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Haematology service manager and other stakeholders including members of the blood transfusion team, CTM quality team , and other operational managers.



You will be an intergral member of the haematology service. You will be expected to perform staff appraisals and other HR/workforce duties and you should therefore have good communication and interpersonal skills.



This post will be based at the Royal Glamorgan hospital however there is an expectation to travel to, and provide cover at other Cwm Taf Morgannwg laboratories depending upon service needs. You will be committed to providing a high quality service to our patients and have a commitment to training and quality, leadership and development. You should have an understanding of ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.



Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.



Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.



CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.



Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:



We listen, learn, and improve We treat everyone with respect We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.



At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.



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.



At Cwm Taf Morgannwg you'll find a diverse and forward thinking workplace. Here, you will join a team of passionate individuals working together to meet the healthcare challenges of a diverse region.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.