Job summary
- Main area
- Biomedical Scientist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Pattern)
- Job ref
- 001-HS032-0726
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) Haematology/Blood Transfusion -
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientists to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Haematology Department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
The department is looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS Certificate of Competence (or equivalent pre-2004).
The Haematology Department is one of the largest in the UK offering a wide variety of analyses using modern equipment and processes over 3,000 samples each day. The department holds UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and is an HCPC approved training laboratory. Training and development opportunities are available and all staff are encouraged actively to participate in CPD. The department is a tertiary referral site for Haemostasis & Thrombosis, Haemoglobinopathies and Immunophenotyping services.
Previous experience in NHS is essential.
The department would consider a trainee post at Annex 21 Band 5 (75%)
For applications from individuals requiring UK Visa sponsorship, please check the current UK Government Visa regulations before applying - specifically around the salary requirement for Biomedical Scientist roles.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
In order to provide the most comprehensive experience, the successful applicants will participate in the laboratory rotation through the core sections of Automated Haematology and Coagulation in addition to the specialist area of Blood Transfusion; you will be expected to work at either laboratory site (University Hospital of
Wales/University Hospital Llandough) and undertake their contracted hours over a seven day period with participation in shift working following a suitable period of training within the department.
Further opportunities will be provided to rotate into specialised laboratories.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- HCPC Registration, IBMS Certificate of competence, Biomedical Sciences or other IBMS approved Degree
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology and Hospital Transfusion practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient experience as a registered BMSworking in NHS Haematology laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a Haematology laboratory . Experience of shift work
Skills
Essential criteria
- Manual dexterity, computer/keyboard skills, able to communicate effectively
Desirable criteria
- organisational skills, working knowledge of microsoft office, previous experience of LIMS system
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of GLP and GMP
Desirable criteria
- health and saftey awareness, knowledge of LPs
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team memnber, Euthusiatic /movtivated
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Lawless
- Job title
- Haematology and blood transfusion Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921844202
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