Overview
You will be responsible for managing the team to deliver the day to day operational management of the hospital's haematology departments within the health board. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Haematology service manager and other stakeholders including members of the blood transfusion team, CTM quality team, and other operational managers. You will be an integral member of the haematology service. You will be expected to perform staff appraisals and other HR/workforce duties and you should therefore have good communication and interpersonal skills. This post will be based at the Royal Glamorgan hospital; however there is an expectation to travel to, and provide cover at other Cwm Taf Morgannwg laboratories depending upon service needs. You will be committed to providing a high quality service to our patients and have a commitment to training and quality, leadership and development. You should have an understanding of ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.
Note: Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn\'t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn\'t need to have skills in Welsh, we\'ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn\'t 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government\'s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible, forward thinking, driven individual, to help deliver a high quality, first class Haematology service to our users. The successful candidate will lead and support a strong Haematology senior team across all of the hospitals within the health board. The post holder will also be expected to manage all aspects of the service, whilst leading the senior team and delivering a quality based, supportive, and dedicated haematology service.
Qualifications
* The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant Biomedical Science Masters degree or equivalent experience.
* You must have UK laboratory experience as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, at band 7 level or above.
* The post holder will be expected to have leadership and management qualifications or relevant experience.
About CTM
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board. Located in the heart of South Wales, we\'re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you\'ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we\'re creating a space where everyone can thrive. Discover more about working with us here: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Join CTM Home - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales\'s largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM\'s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff\'s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy-Our Health, Our Future focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you\'ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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