Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officers to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service with a flexible approach to work for 37.5 hours per week. These are a permanent and fixed term, full time post based at Canolfan Ieychd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre in Cardiff. The fixed term/secondment post is for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. 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 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 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 in Medical Genetics.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 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

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Significant laboratory experience and a familiarity with good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
• Experience of handling laboratory equipment, such as micropipettes, centrifuges, vortex.

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant science based HND (Level 5 qualification) with significant experience working in a laboratory
• Knowledge of genetic testing, different cell types and their morphology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Human Tissue Act, Health and Safety at work act, COSHH, Data Protection Act.
• Understanding of the requirements of UKAS in a laboratory setting.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
• Able to demonstrate flexibility to service needs.

Skills
Essential

• Highly developed laboratory skills for precise and methodical micro-manipulation of clinical samples.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages, standard keyboard skills.
• Attention to detail and record keeping; in a busy environment.
• Professional and courteous manner.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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