Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until  31/03/2027 to cover secondment.  If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Biochemistry, to apply for a Band 7 Biochemistry Section Manager post within the Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. 

The post holder will hold FIBMS, MSc. or equivalent. They will be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. The post holder will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, and In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.

The UKAS accredited Blood Science Laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology and Coagulation, alongside a Immunology Department, a busy Blood Transfusion department and a wide ranging POCT service.

Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.

They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff.

The Biochemistry Section is currently equipped with the Roche Cobas PRO analysers, together with the TOSOH and other supporting Biochemistry systems.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users.
They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Biochemistry and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.

The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. 

The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Biochemistry rota will be part of your role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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