Blood Bank Manager

You will be responsible for managing the team to deliver the day to day operational management of the hospitals blood transfusion departments within the health board.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with the haematology service manager and other stakeholders including members of WBS, the CTM quality team , and other operational managers.

You will be an intergral member of the haematology transfusion team and committee. 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 transfusion legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with BSQR (2005) and ISO 15189:2022.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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 Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

At Cwm Taf Morgannwg youll find a diverse and forward thinking workplace. Here, you will join a team of passionate individuals working together to meet the healthcare challenges of a diverse region.

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:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.

Qualifications

Essential: - Cofrestriad HCPC gyda thystiolaeth o DPP parhaus; - BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science; - MSc or equivalent; - Management Qualification

Desirable: - Higher Specialist diploma; - Fellowship of IBMS; - ECDL; - Quality Management Qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Fully conversant with Telepath transfusion system.; - Experience with Ortho transfusion analysers

Welsh language skills

Desirable: - Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above