Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent Specialist Biomedical Scientist position within the UKAS accredited Blood Sciences Department at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves working in the Haematology section, including Blood Transfusion, and participating in a contractual shift pattern for Round the Clock Services. Applicants should be HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Diploma or equivalent, though those without the qualification may be considered under Annex 21 rules. The health board welcomes applications from Welsh speakers.
Essential criteria
- Hons. degree in Biomedical Science/Life Science
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Pathology Quality Assurance
- Prior experience as a Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Indepth knowledge of complex laboratory instrumentation
- Technical ability to troubleshoot, repair, advise or provide in-depth information relevant to speciality
- Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
- Qualifications & Knowledge
- Hons. degree in Biomedical Science/Life Science
- Specialist Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Pathology Quality Assurance
- Prior experience as a Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Indepth knowledge of complex laboratory instrumentation
- Technical ability to troubleshoot, repair, advise or provide in-depth information relevant to speciality
- Language Skills
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £40,559 – £48,841 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 9d ago · Closes in 19d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the UKAS accredited Blood Sciences Department at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. There is one permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) position and one permanent part time (22.5 hours per week) position in the Haematology section which includes Blood Transfusion. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in multi-disciplinary training progression and skill mix development within Blood Sciences.
The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Haematology rota will be part of this role.
Whilst our preferred option is to appoint one full-time and one part-time member of staff, we welcome applications from candidates seeking alternative contracted hours and will consider these for the right individuals.
The post is advertised at Band 6. Applications are welcomed from all who demonstrate strong potential but may not yet meet all Band 6 competencies. Please see the job description and main responsibilities field below for further information on the annex 21 option
Main duties of the job
The refurbished and modernised laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion. The Hae
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