Clinical ScientistNHS
Job summary
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. 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 February 2027. Candidates who do not meet this threshold are encouraged to apply for the next recruitment cohort, scheduled to open in 2027.
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.
Job description
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.