Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cellular Pathology leadership team in CTM. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop routine histology and training across the department.
This role requires the role holder to lead the day to day running of routine histology services.
The role requires the role holder to lead the departmental training across Cellular Pathology.
The role holder will respond to day-to-day queries and escalate any complex issues to their Line Manager.
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.
Main duties of the job
Be a Senior Biomedical Scientist, Histology Manager and Training Lead in the main histology laboratory within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Cellular Pathology Department.
Be responsible for the day to day management of all technical activities of the Histology laboratory thereby assisting in the smooth running of the service.
Be responsible for leading the training within the department, to support and develop staff within the Cellular Pathology Team.
Expected to maintain an awareness of developments, contribute to strategic planning and provide cover for the other sections of the Cellular Pathology Department.
Act as a day to day manager for staff, providing daily leadership of the routine Histology section, embracing the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) values and behaviours to inspire excellence.
Work to broad occupational policies and have significant discretion when dealing with a range of staff and equipment issues.
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Details
Date posted
24 November 2025
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
110-HS035-1125
Job locations
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• MSc or other relevant level 7 qualification or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Registration with the HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge and experience of working within quality management systems to ISO 15189. Management qualification or commitment to complete a qualification. Documented evidence of on-going participation in CPD

Desirable

• Previous managerial experience. Training qualification. Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology. Accreditation as IBMS. Qualifications e.g. CMet/other verifier/assessor, training Diploma of extended practice, TAQA etc.

Experience
Essential

• Clinical laboratory experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology to meet the requirements of the post. Experience of utilising Microsoft IT programmes. Experience of undertaking audit.

Desirable

• Experience of procedure or protocol development. Experience of WLIMS (TrakCare Lab).

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to organise and plan own work including troubleshooting problems. Ability to organise work for less experienced and/or laboratory support staff. Ability to make judgments and employ analytical skills to determine appropriateness of requests and laboratory testing. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.

Desirable

• Previous experience of undertaking PDRs. Ability to use Oracle to resolve invoice queries.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Other
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain working relationships with others. Ability to travel between sites in the health board in a timely manner for meetings and/or training.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• MSc or other relevant level 7 qualification or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Registration with the HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge and experience of working within quality management systems to ISO 15189. Management qualification or commitment to complete a qualification. Documented evidence of on-going participation in CPD

Desirable

• Previous managerial experience. Training qualification. Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology. Accreditation as IBMS. Qualifications e.g. CMet/other verifier/assessor, training Diploma of extended practice, TAQA etc.

Experience
Essential

• Clinical laboratory experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology to meet the requirements of the post. Experience of utilising Microsoft IT programmes. Experience of undertaking audit.

Desirable

• Experience of procedure or protocol development. Experience of WLIMS (TrakCare Lab).

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to organise and plan own work including troubleshooting problems. Ability to organise work for less experienced and/or laboratory support staff. Ability to make judgments and employ analytical skills to determine appropriateness of requests and laboratory testing. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.

Desirable

• Previous experience of undertaking PDRs. Ability to use Oracle to resolve invoice queries.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Other
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain working relationships with others. Ability to travel between sites in the health board in a timely manner for meetings and/or training.

Skills Required