Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Scientist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-HS007-0325
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wales Genomic Health Centre
- Town
- Whitchurch, Cardiff
- Salary
- 拢46,840 - 拢53,602 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Scientist
Band 7
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is 鈥淟iving Well, Caring Well, Working Together鈥. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board鈥檚 Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
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OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan鈥檚 Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists to join the Cancer section within the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. There are permanent, full-time positions available based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre听
The post holder 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.听
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will have managerial responsibility for an additional component of the Genetics service (e.g. Quality, Training, the supervision / training of designated technical staff). The post holder will undertake service developments in conjunction with the head of the section.听
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.听
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 拢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.听
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.听 These include large panel testing, ctDNA testing, FISH and a range of targeted genomic assays.听 The service is currently developing in house whole genome sequencing in close collaboration with clinicians.听
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.听
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Working for our organisation
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.听听 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听 鈥淐aring for People, Keeping People Well鈥,听and our听 vision is that every person鈥檚 chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.听听 As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population鈥檚 health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.听听听 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.听听 Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.听听听听
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.听听听 Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.听 Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff听 and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 鈥淎pply now鈥 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
Essential criteria
- Good BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)
- Clinical Scientist Registration (HCPC)
- Demonstration of commitment to sitting FRCPath part 1
Desirable criteria
- Relevant PHD
- 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
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of genetics of common disorders served by the laboratory and the UK Genetic testing Network (UKGTN), 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鈥)
- Knowledge of the application and significance of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance measures in Lab Genetics
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Sufficient experience of clinical genetic / specialist genetic services
- Evidence of scientific innovation / achievement in clinical diagnostics
- Evidence of research and development capability
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhian White
- Job title
- Head of Cancer Section
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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