Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry - #194822

This is an Annex 21 post, please see below for further details.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, suitably qualified, and experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist for a Specialist BMS role within the Biochemistry section of the Blood Science Department at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

The vacancy is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) post with a requirement to participate on the department’s contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Biochemistry rota when competent.

The individual should possess either the Specialist Diploma (IBMS Specialist portfolio) or equivalent experience and prior post registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Biochemistry Section

The laboratory provides services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion , running fully automated platforms with Biochemistry analysers being the Roche Cobas PRO system with a Specialised Chemistry Section, Haematology analysers are Siemens Advias, Coagulation, Werfen TOPS analysers and Ortho Vision platforms for Blood Transfusion.

The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Biochemistry section at the Glangwili General Hospital site which sits within the Carmarthenshire Division of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The Carmarthenshire division comprises of Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, and the successful candidate may be expected to work across both sites as required.

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

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 provider
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catrina Richards Job title: Blood Science Locality Lead (GGH) Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01267 227965

Thomas James Stevenson, Biochemistry Section Manager.

Tel 01267 227456 e-mail thomas.stevenson@wales,nhs.uk