Job summary
The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work within the Manufacturing & Distribution Laboratory.
Applicants for this post must have completed or be working towards (or will work towards) a specialist qualification (either IBMS Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science & GMP or BBTS Specialist Certificate to practice, Annex 21 applicable).
The post holder will work in a team and be responsible for manufacturing blood components suitable for transfusion or distribution of blood components to customer hospitals
Main duties of the job
The role will be in the Manufacturing & Distribution department and will involve working as a leader in a team to ensure the production of blood components that will be distributed though out Wales.
Duties may also encompass distribution of blood components to customer hospitals.
This role includes the requirement to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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 ouraward-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.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
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Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-HS
Job locations
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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 and Knowledge
Essential
* BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences (accredited by IBMS) for HCPC registration
* Registered with HCPC
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Transfusion Science (or equivalent qualification where appropriate or evidence of working towards completion)
* Participating in CPD
* Knowledge of Regulatory requirements i.e. MHRA, CPA and ISO
* Knowledge of UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services (Red Book) and relevant BSQR, BSH & Council of Europe Guidelines
Experience
Essential
* Previous employment as a registered BMS whilst completing Specialist Portfolio
* Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
Desirable
* Root Cause Analysis
* Change management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences (accredited by IBMS) for HCPC registration
* Registered with HCPC
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Transfusion Science (or equivalent qualification where appropriate or evidence of working towards completion)
* Participating in CPD
* Knowledge of Regulatory requirements i.e. MHRA, CPA and ISO
* Knowledge of UK Guidelines for Transfusion Services (Red Book) and relevant BSQR, BSH & Council of Europe Guidelines
Experience
Essential
* Previous employment as a registered BMS whilst completing Specialist Portfolio
* Evidence of Laboratory based or GMP Experience
Desirable
* Root Cause Analysis
* Change management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Welsh Blood Service
Address
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Welsh Blood Service
Address
Welsh Blood Service
Ely Valley Road
Talbot Green
CF72 9WB
Employer's website
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