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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Bank - as and when required
Hours
Flexible working - Banc - as and when required (weekend working, Bank Holiday working, as needed)
Job ref
100-BANK-HS001-0226-B
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
14/04/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with experience in Blood Transfusion and Haematology for a Specialist BMS role within the Blood Sciences Department, Ceredigion Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

Aberystwyth is a vibrant seaside and university town in west Wales, offering a relaxed pace of life with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including coastal and inland walking, mountain biking, watersports, nature reserves etc. This post is ideally suited for someone wanting to work in a smaller laboratory where you get to be part of a friendly team and will have hands-on experience in all areas.  

The laboratory provides services in Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry, and currently runs a fully automated platform with Haematology analysers being Siemens Advias, Coagulation, Werfen TOPS analysers, Ortho Vision platforms for Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry is the Roche Cobas Pro system and a Specialised Chemistry section. 

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Bronglais General Hospital site which sits within the Ceredigion Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. 

Main duties of the job

Candidates should possess the IBMS Specialist portfolio and sufficient post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Biochemistry Section. 

The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues and Pathology Service users in both primary and secondary care.

The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology / Blood Transfusion rota maybe required as part of this role.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 14/04/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc. (Hons) Degree Life Science/Biomedical Science.
  • HCPC Registration
  • IBMS Specialist Diploma, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through training and practical experience.
  • Knowledge of medical laboratory sciences and techniques commensurate with a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
  • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and quality management requirements
  • Knowledge of BSQR (2005), HTA and ISO 15189:2012, as applicable to the relevant discipline of work.
  • Documented evidence of on-going participation in CPD.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of hospital specialities
  • Medical laboratory knowledge in more than one pathology discipline

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical laboratory experience, commensurate with an experienced, HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner, as required (if appropriate)
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service.
  • Participate in shifts rota, including out of hours.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elen Howells
Job title
Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 635714
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