Clinical Scientist / Trainee Clinical Scientist

Job Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding role, working as part of a dedicated, patient focused team? We would be delighted to hear from you.

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) to join our team.

We are happy to consider applications from individuals who are training in H&I and are expected to obtain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in the next 12 months. In this situation, payment would be as a band 6 Trainee Clinical Scientist until registration is achieved.

A relocation expense package of up to £10,000 is available.

This rewarding role will allow you to work in rotation across the different laboratory areas, applying your highly specialised scientific knowledge and skills in the work of laboratory and providing clinical advice in support of transplantation and transfusion services.

Opportunities to participate in and lead service development and research projects are available and we actively encourage involvement in CPD and professional activities to develop skills that will assist you in the pursuit of your career ambitions.

The Welsh Transplant laboratory is based within the headquarters of the Welsh Blood Service in Talbot Green, near Cardiff, and provides a specialised service to support renal, pancreas and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, platelet immunology, and disease association testing.

Main duties of the job

As a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in H&I, you will be required to perform, analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of highly complex scientific laboratory tests and investigations relating to specialist histocompatibility and immunogenetics services. You will apply highly specialised scientific knowledge and skills to provide clinical advice in support of transplantation services.

Perform, analyse, interpret and report a broad range of tests to provide a comprehensive H&I Service.

Apply highly specialist scientific skills and expertise including troubleshooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development.

Apply professional judgement and knowledge to provide clinical advice in line with agreed policies to internal and external clinicians, healthcare colleagues and scientific staff.

Support the Department Head in the technical and scientific work of the laboratory to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of high-quality services including the achievement of key performance targets.

Perform research, service development / improvement in line with the strategic priorities of the Department.

As a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist operate within local and national procedures and professional polices or guidelines.

Organise own workload and work unsupervised in accordance with the sections needs.

Participate in a 24 / 7 on-call rota in support of solid organ transplantation.

About Us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https : / / velindre.nhs.wales /

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-HS010-0625

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory, delivering transplantation services.
• Previous involvement in research and development projects
• Experience of the range of practical techniques used in H&I
• Experience introducing and applying practical techniques into clinical service.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Experience of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards

Desirable

Essential

Qualifications and Knowledge

Desirable

Other

Essential

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Person Specification

Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB

Employer's website

https : / / www.welsh-blood.org.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Pontyclun

CF72 9WB

Employer's website

https : / / www.welsh-blood.org.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

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