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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You should be able to speak Welsh, though English speakers are also welcome to apply.
  • You will perform routine genetic testing for cancer, prenatal, and rare diseases, support laboratory tasks, and engage in personal development while upholding service values and quality standards.

Requirements

  • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be working within the laboratory teams/ subsections, working to support a range of patients requiring cancer, prenatal and rare disease testing.
  • The post holder will perform routine genetic testing using well-established and cutting-edge new technologies and analyses as directed by the Section Lead, responsible Clinical Scientist, or Lead Genetic Technologist. Other routine laboratory tasks may be allocated as necessary.
  • Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients.
  • The Service encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Genetic Technologist.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru (Wales Genomic Health Centre) in Cardiff.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week.

Is this a permanent or temporary position?

This is a permanent, full-time position.

What types of testing will the Genetic Technologist be involved in?

The Genetic Technologist will support a range of patients requiring cancer, prenatal, and rare disease testing.

Will there be opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, the service encourages personal development, and you will be expected to take an active part in the appraisal process.

Is the ability to speak Welsh required for this position?

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

What is the size of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Justyna Tull, the Head of Technical Programme, at justyna.tull@wales.nhs.uk.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Caring for People, Keeping People Well

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides local healthcare services for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and is the main provider of specialist services for the people of south Wales - and for some services, the whole of Wales and the wider UK. Our Health Board delivers health services for our local population of approximately 500,000, and we host over 100 specialist services for our region and beyond. We’re very proud of the role that we play within the NHS, as one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK. We employ a diverse workforce of around 14,000 staff who work across a range of hospital sites and deliver care in people’s homes and other community settings.