Clinical Scientist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Closing date: 14 April 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists to join the Cancer section within the All WalesMedical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. There are permanent, full-time positions available based at CanolfanIechyd GenomigCymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre. The post holders will be responsible for the provision of genetic services for a range of solid tumour, haematological and germline cancer predisposition testing guided by clearly defined policies and procedures. Experienced applicants who are not yet registered will be considered. To be eligible, candidates must provide evidence at interview of having completed at least 75% of their relevant training programme. Applicants will then be expected to achieve HCPC registration by no later than October 2026. Candidates who do not meet this threshold are encouraged to apply for the next recruitment cohort, scheduled to open in July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will have managerial responsibility for an additional component of the Genetics service (e.g. Quality, Training). The post holders will undertake service developments in conjunction with the head of the section.
The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the 3 million residents of Wales.
Welsh Government and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee are investing in the All Wales Medical Genomics Service to ensure patient equity across the UK in accessing genetic testing methodologies. The investment has seen a £10 million investment over a 3 year period to ensure AWMGS stays in the forefront of genomic medicine and develops the best diagnostic genetic services for patients.
The Cancer Section provides solid tumour, haematological and germline testing via a wide range of genomic technologies and in close partnership with the AWMGS bioinformatics section. These include large panel testing, ctDNA testing, FISH and a range of targeted genomic assays. The service is currently developing in house whole genome sequencing in close collaboration with clinicians.
The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job responsibilities
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)
* Clinical Scientist Registration (HCPC)
* Demonstration of commitment to sitting FRCPath part 1
* Experience of managing people or services in laboratory environment
* Proven ability to manage workload including the monitoring of key performance indicators
* Completion of FRCPath Part 1
Special Knowledge
* Knowledge of genetics of common disorders served by the laboratory and/or specialist genetic services
* Knowledge of the bioinformatic tools necessary for the analysis of genetic data (e.g. microarrays, DNA sequence data, MLPA data)
* Knowledge of the application and significance of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance measures in Lab Genetics
Skills
* Experience of development of new techniques and troubleshooting existing assays
* Highly developed laboratory skills for precise micro-manipulation of clinical samples
* Data analysis skills e.g. use of mutation surveyor, NGS software, in silico analysis packages, FISH and karyotyping (as appropriate)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Experience
* Sufficient experience of clinical genetic / specialist genetic services
* Evidence of scientific innovation / achievement in clinical diagnostics
* Evidence of research and development capability
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Wales Genomic Health Centre
Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive
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