Biomedical Scientist in Cardiff

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom NHS Wales - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist to join our expanding All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent post currently based at University Hospital of Wales - however, please note that we will be relocating to a new facility at Cardiff Edge in

The post holder will be working within the laboratory technical 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 Technical Section Leads. Other routine laboratory tasks may be allocated as necessary.

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 AWMGS provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service to the 3 million residents of Wales.

Biomedical Scientist will be working within the Technical Section of the All Wales Genomics Laboratory, providing centralised technical services, including set up of tests and analysis of results, as well as tasks associated with laboratory maintenance, such as laboratory cleaning, equipment cleaning and verification, restocking of consumables and temperature monitoring.

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 Service 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.

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. 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.



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