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Job summary

Main area
Science, Transfusion
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (There will be a potential requirement to work variable shift patterns according to the exigencies of the service. This will include working Bank Holidays.)
Job ref
120-ACS024-1026
Employer
Welsh Blood Service
Employer type
NHS
Site
Welsh Blood Service
Town
Talbot Green
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Welsh Blood Service logo

Associate Practitioner

Band 4

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 our award-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.  

As a division of Velindre University NHS Trust, the Welsh Blood Service (WBS) is an amazing place to work and develop your career.  Our caring and motivated staff are designing, developing and delivering improvements, which will enable the WBS to strive towards its vision of working with our staff & the people of Wales to deliver an easy to use, safe and sustainable service for blood and stem cell donation. 

As a trusted healthcare provider, we work tirelessly to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and donor experience.

 

We are currently embarking an ambitious 5 year strategy called “WBS Futures” where we have set out our vision for blood and transplant services in Wales for the next 5 years. It sets out where we are now, where we want to be in 2028 and the steps we will take to get there.

You can read more about our strategy here: www.welsh-blood.org.uk/welsh-blood-service-strategy-2023-2028

WBS is a committed equal opportunities employer.

Take a look at what we do. Our dedicated career pages can be found at https://welsh-blood.org.uk/careers/ 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

 

 

Job overview

The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for an Associate Practitioner within Automated Testing.

The post holder will, in conjunction with Biomedical Science (BMS) staff have a supervisory role and be responsible for the organisation of work, supervision of support staff and participation in the routine work of Automated Testing.

Main duties of the job

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) has a post for a  Associate Practitioner (AP) based in the Automated Testing department at the Talbot Green base.  The post offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to work at the Welsh Blood Service and we welcome candidates with a keen interest in laboratory-based employment.

The post holder will perform a variety of routine and specialist technical tasks which will include the testing of blood components suitable for transfusion. The successful applicants will work at a level to ensure that all processes meet the requirements of the UK Guidelines for Blood Transfusion and the EU Directive as inspected by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales. 

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life. 

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide. 

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve. 

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
  • Understand the importance of incident reporting
  • Supervisory Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Working in a laboratory

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Have experience of working with IT programs

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Has essential Qualifications (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
  • Has desirable qualifications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Core principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ann Jones
Job title
Operations Manager Automated Testing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 622046
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