Job Overview
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who is experienced in Blood Transfusion Science, to apply for the full-time Blood Transfusion Manager post within the Blood Sciences Department at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
Qualifications
They will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Transfusion, or Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice. They will need to be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. They will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, in-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures and be able to lead a team. The post holder will use their professional skills as an active team member providing advice and support to healthcare colleagues to promote the safe and effective use of blood transfusion. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Blood Transfusion section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, and work with the Health Board Blood Transfusion Team; be an active member of the HDUHB Transfusion Leads Committee and Blood Transfusion Group.
* Direct day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department; ensure UKAS and BSQR compliance; ensure policies and training programmes; involvement in HR issues; develop and implement policies, clinical audit and education of laboratory staff.
* Note current equipment and services: Ortho Vision Swift automated blood grouping system; Round-the-Clock Services; out-of-hours Haematology/Blood Transfusion rota; Siemens ADVIA 2120i Full Blood Count analysers and Werfen Tops Coagulation analysers.
* Demonstrate effective organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage a team; participate in a registered training laboratory and promote learning and development.
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 provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services, in partnership with local authorities, public, private and third sector colleagues. Services are provided in four main hospitals, five community hospitals, two integrated care centres and other community settings.
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth); Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen); Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli); Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley, Llandovery (Carmarthenshire); Tregaron (Ceredigion); Tenby and South Pembrokeshire (Pembrokeshire)
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion); plus other community settings
* 47 general practices (six board-managed); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Welsh language policy: The Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an English application.
Important note for applicants: Applications for our roles are reviewed and shortlisted based on criteria specific to each role. A tailored application addressing the criteria listed in the Person Specification is recommended.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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