Job Description

The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work within the Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory.
Applicants for this post must have completed or be working towards a specialist qualification (either IBMS Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science & GMP or BBTS Specialist Certificate to practice). Annex 21 will be applied to any applicants that have not completed the Specialist Biomedical Scientist Qualification.
The post holder will work in a team and be responsible for serological investigation of hospital and antenatal patients throughout Wales.
This role includes the requirement to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The role will be in the Red Cell Immunohaemataology department and will involve working as part of a team to ensure the safe management of serological patient testing throughout Wales.
Duties may also encompass management of antenatal patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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, responsible and accountable in 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
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
39,263 to 47,280 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-HS013-0825
Job locations
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Pontyclun
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.
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
Essential

• BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
• Registered with HCPC

• Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
• Problem Solving

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Computer literate

• BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
• Registered with HCPC

• Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
• Problem Solving

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format Computer literate