An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists (pre-registration) to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week.
These are permanent, full time posts currently based at Wales Genomic Health Centre, Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7YU
The pay progression steps for this Band 6 post begin at £39263 and top at £47,280. Typically, those appointed from external employers join the NHS at the bottom of the scale. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.
The pay progression framework is underpinned by the Values Based Appraisal process and is intended to ensure that all staff within each pay band have the appropriate knowledge and skills they need to carry out their roles and so make the greatest contribution to patient care.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the timely delivery and reporting of genetic analyses. In addition, to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory in line with our strategic objectives.
The post holders will determine and provide appropriate highly specialist clinical technical analyses selected from a complex repertoire of analyses for designated genetic disorders.
They must demonstrate the ability and experience to work with a team of multi-discipline professionals, to deliver products of work of high quality, whilst achieving an excellent level of internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.
The successful candidates will be able to evidence experience in an environment where changing circumstances are the norm. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the drive, credibility and authority to lead will be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the residents of Wales.
Welsh Government and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee are investing in the All Wales Medical Genmoics Service to ensure patient equity across the UK in accessing genetic testing methodologies. The service has seen a significant investment to ensure AWMGS stays in the forefront of genomic medicine and develops the best diagnostic genetic services for patients, this includes;
Expanding solid tumour diagnostic services
Enhancing and continuously expanding our haematological malignancy service to provide genetic reporting at the point of diagnosis and during treatment, to inform ongoing treatment decisions
Developing a rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service
We will be at the forefront of developing these services in the UK.
The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process.
We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
We trust one another
We respect each other
We take personal responsibility
We treat people with kindness
We act with integrity