Job Description

An exciting opportunity has risen in the Red Cell Immunohaematology laboratory at the Welsh Blood Service for the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS).
We are looking for a transfusion specialist BMS with strong blood group serology background to join our dynamic team responsible for the provision of the all Wales Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) reference service.
The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership and support the Head of RCI with the day to day management as well as the strategic direction of the department.
They will also be required to demonstrate compassionate leadership skills and proactively manage competing demands in a fast changing environment.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of this role include:
Leadership and direction on the day to day activities of the laboratory and on complex specialist scientific and technical processes.
Training and competency of all RCI staff.
Laboratory performance as monitored by Key Performance Indicators.
Promoting the safety and quality culture and performing quality activities including incident investigations, implementation of corrective and preventative actions, validation, improvement of laboratory processes etc.
For further information, please contact Ceri White, Head of Red Cell Immunohaematology, Ceri.white3@wales.nhs.uk 01443 622155.
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 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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; caring, respectful and accountable and , and 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 https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Details
Date posted
21 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
120-HS017-1125
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Degree in Biomedical Science or other Biological science
• Registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Specialist Biomedical Scientist qualification in Transfusion or equivalent level of specialist training
• Masters of Science in Transfusion or relevant science field

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a Blood Service or hospital Transfusion service
• Evidence of participation in service developments and new initiatives

Desirable

• Experience of managing people

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Able to plan and undertake evidence based complex service development projects
• Able to exercise expert judgement when dealing with highly complex scientific, technical and clinical issues
• Able to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and busy environment against challenging deadlines

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Degree in Biomedical Science or other Biological science
• Registered as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Specialist Biomedical Scientist qualification in Transfusion or equivalent level of specialist training
• Masters of Science in Transfusion or relevant science field

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a Blood Service or hospital Transfusion service
• Evidence of participation in service developments and new initiatives

Desirable

• Experience of managing people

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Able to plan and undertake evidence based complex service development projects
• Able to exercise expert judgement when dealing with highly complex scientific, technical and clinical issues
• Able to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and busy environment against challenging deadlines

Skills Required