Band 6 BMS Haematology​/Blood Transfusion

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement.

About the Client

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 providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

The Role:

We are looking for a Band 6 BMS in Haematology/Blood Transfusion at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth.

• An experienced HCPC registered Band 6 BMS required to work in the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion departments
• Must be familiar with all necessary procedures and guidelines and proficient in running automated analysers in all these sections.
• Analysers in use at BGH are Siemens Advias in Haematology, Werfen Tops in Coagulation and Ortho Swifts in Blood Transfusion.
• 5 hours a week.
• Routine days, 09:00 - 17:00, Lond day 09:00 - 21:00, Night shifts 21:00 - 09:00
• Must have at least 2 years' experience.