Blood Sciences Section Manager - Haematology

Lehrmancameron; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haverfordwest to manage the Haematology section. This role requires HCPC registration, experience at the Specialist level, and a Master's or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will oversee operations, provide leadership, and ensure compliance with UKAS standards. Strong communication and leadership skills, along with knowledge of laboratory techniques, are essential. This position involves shift work and out-of-hours duties.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology.
• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.
• In‑depth knowledge of complex instrumentation/laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Section manage the Haematology and Coagulation sections.
• Provide expert advice and evaluate new methodologies.
• Ensure service is robust and responsive to the needs of users.
• Provide leadership and monitor staff competencies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Team management

Education

MSc level education or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Haematology to apply for a Haematology Section Manager post in the Blood Sciences Department, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

They will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, 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.

The newly refurbished and modernised Blood Science Lab provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry, and a wide ranging POCT service.

Responsibilities

• Section manage and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the Haematology and Coagulation sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.
• Provide expert advice to users of the service, evaluate new methodologies, and develop, grow and optimise the service in conjunction with the Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical staff.
• Ensure the service is robust and responsive to the needs of users.
• Provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Haematology, and be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice in accordance with United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) standards.
• Jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave.
• Work within a contractual shift pattern supporting round‑the‑clock services, including out‑of‑hours duties on the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion rota.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology.
• MSc level education or equivalent with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology.
• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.
• In‑depth knowledge of complex instrumentation/laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.
• Demonstrated CPD in accordance with HCPC.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Effective communication skills and ability to manage a team efficiently.
• Strong leadership, training and competency assessment abilities.
• Organisational and time‑management skills to handle shift patterns and out‑of‑hours duties.
• Desirability of Welsh language proficiency; English speakers are also welcome.

Location & Working Conditions

Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. Shift work includes a contractual round‑the‑clock pattern and out‑of‑hours rota.

About the Organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. We work in partnership with local authorities and a range of public, private and third‑sector colleagues, including volunteers.

Interview Details

Interviews will take place on 20/01/2026.