An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Admin & Clerical band 3 to join our Sample Reception team at the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time post based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru in Cardiff.
The pay progression steps for this post as a Band 3 begins at £26,813 and top at approximately £27,890. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.
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.
AWMGS is a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government’s plan to create a sustainable, internationally-competitive environment for genetics and genomics. In July 2017 the launch and investment of monies to support the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well-connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide.
The post holder will be working within the technical team as part of Sample reception team, and working in a fast-paced environment alongside Medical Technical Officers, Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists to book samples in to the laboratory database and to provide clerical support to the Genetics laboratory under the supervision of the Technical Service Lead.
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 speciality but you would also be joining a friendly, dedicated team in Medical Genetics.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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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