Trainee Clinical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion Science

Haematology and Transfusion Science are clinical scientific disciplines within Pathology. Haematology can be categorized into three disciplines (Diagnostic Haematology, Haematological Malignancy and Haemostasis) which involves analysis and interpretation of results to help in the diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and screening for disease. Transfusion requires an understanding of underlying clinical disorders to provide patients with safe and effective blood components. Blood establishments are responsible for collecting and testing blood donations for blood groups and screening for transmissible disease, prior to distribution to hospitals. Patient testing can be performed in both blood establishments and hospital transfusion laboratories. Tests include routine blood grouping, antibody identification, red cell phenotyping, and cross-matching to ensure patients receive compatible blood. Complex investigations are referred to a Red Cell Immunohaematology reference centre, such as the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). Staff in the WBS provide expert advice to other NHS organisations and also participate in research and development work. Haematology and Transfusion utilises many different analytical techniques in addition to providing clinical and scientific advice to clinical colleagues. You will benefit from attending a range of clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings., In conjunction with, and supported by, the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Clinical Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme. This will include completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Learning Guides, progressing through a mixture of work-based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master's programme at the designated Higher Education Institution. This is a three-year post-graduate programme, and the successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their training and will be based in one of:

• 1x Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, University Hospital of Wales
• 1x Velindre University NHS Trust, Welsh Blood Service
APPLICANTS MUST STATE IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION:Preferred training centre(s) (location) - VELUHB (WBS)/ CAVUHB (UHW) (can state more than one) The training is aligned with the Scientific Training Programme (STP) and supported by the National School of Healthcare Science. Posts are due to commence in September 2026. For those who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK: please contact the relevant Service Contact for that local area to check whether roles in a specific area are eligible for sponsorship.

Gain a masters degree and specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3-year fixed-term contract. Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients. The NHS in Wales is offering 2 salaried post-graduate training programmes in Haematology & Transfusion Science for high-calibre science graduates who are passionate about science and its role in patient care. The Trainee Clinical Scientist will be employed by the host organisation for a fixed term of three years. During this time, they will work through a work-based programme of learning. This will be combined with an academic programme at masters (MSc) level over the three-year period. The first part of the academic programme will introduce the basic science and theoretical background of the rotational disciplines and their application in clinical science within health, as well as providing an introduction to healthcare services and values. The master's degree includes a research project within year 2/3., You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.