Job Description

An exciting opportunity has risen in the Transfusion Laboratory Services department at theWelsh Blood Service for the role of Scientific Education and Qualifications Lead (SEQL)
We are looking for a transfusion specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with an extensive education and training background to join our dynamic transufusion services team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, delivery and assessment of a range of scientific and support qualifications undertaken by transfusion laboratory staff. They will also support the Head of laboratory services to develop the strategic educational direction of the department.
They will be required to demonstrate understanding and evidence of key educational strategies including coaching, mentoring and assessment skills and proactively manage and lead on competing demands in a fast changing environment.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of this role include:
Leadership and direction of the educational requirements of the WBS transfusion laboratories. This will include delivery of a range scientific and support qualifications to enable an educated and self-motivated workforce
Development of a training and competency based programme for use within the transfusion labs
Delivery of monthly performance data to demonstrate the effectiveness of the WBS transfusion education programme
Promotion of the WBS via the medium of education both internally and with outside partnerships. These will include Higher Education Institutes, professional bodies and key customer stakeholders
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 ouraward-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 1994, 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.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
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.
https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Details
Date posted
26 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-HS002-0126
Job locations
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Proactive approach to work
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with all grades of staff
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate user demands of the WBS
• Ability to be flexible in accordance with exigencies of the service

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• IT literate and working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format to all grades of staff
• Coaching, mentoring and feedback skills.
• Demonstrable facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of the principles and methodologies of skills training and evaluation processes

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and proven experience of co-ordinating and facilitating internal and external training events and meetings
• Experience at developing and delivering training interventions to a wide variety of audiences
• Experience of auditing procedures and developing competency assessments
• Experience of working with educational IT platforms

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• HCPC registered BMS
• Higher qualification in Transfusion Science e.g. MSc, FIBMS or equivalent experience
• Achieved, working towards or willing to undertake a Training qualification e.g. PGCE, IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice in Education & Training, Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Evidence of participation in a CPD scheme
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements of HCPC/IBMS registration process
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements including GPG, MHRA, UKAS etc

Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Proactive approach to work
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with all grades of staff
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate user demands of the WBS
• Ability to be flexible in accordance with exigencies of the service

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• IT literate and working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format to all grades of staff
• Coaching, mentoring and feedback skills.
• Demonstrable facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of the principles and methodologies of skills training and evaluation processes

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and proven experience of co-ordinating and facilitating internal and external training events and meetings
• Experience at developing and delivering training interventions to a wide variety of audiences
• Experience of auditing procedures and developing competency assessments
• Experience of working with educational IT platforms

Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• HCPC registered BMS
• Higher qualification in Transfusion Science e.g. MSc, FIBMS or equivalent experience
• Achieved, working towards or willing to undertake a Training qualification e.g. PGCE, IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice in Education & Training, Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Evidence of participation in a CPD scheme
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements of HCPC/IBMS registration process
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements including GPG, MHRA, UKAS etc

Skills Required