Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job Summary

This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months until 31/01/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the UKAS accredited Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

The refurbished and modernised laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Coagulation and Transfusion. The Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion sections are currently equipped with Siemens Advia 2120, ACLTOP
350 and Ortho Vison Swift analysers.

The individual should possess the IBMS Specialist portfolio and sufficient post‑registration experience to undertake a specialist role within the Haematology Section. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues and Pathology Service users in both primary and secondary care.

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.

• Date posted: 30 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum (pro‑rata if part time)
• Contract:
  
  Secondment
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 100-HS035-1225
• Job locations:
  Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli, SA14 8QF

• 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

• Welsh Speaker (level
  1) – desirable

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Prince Philip Hospital
Bryngwyn Mawr
Llanelli
SA14 8QF

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