Awmgs Administrator

You will be committed to providing a quality service to patients, working flexibly and conscientiously to achieve service objectives.

The post holder will be expected to provide a full range of administrative and support services to the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS), particularly across the All Wales Medical Laboratory (AWGL) sections.

You will also be part of an administration team supporting a team of Clinical Genetics staff, including Consultants, SPRs, Genetics Counsellors, Clinical Scientists and Technologists.

We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:

- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity

To provide a full range of administrative and support services to the All Wales Medical Genomics Service in support of the effective delivery of clinical services. This will involve:

- Support through the processing and transmitting of patient data, reports and files using both paper and computerised systems.
- Effective submission of patient reports within agreed turnaround times.
- Attendance, recording and production of formal minutes of meetings as required.
- Reception duties which include (but are not limited to): Receiving, opening, prioritising and distribute mail and deliveries
- Taking telephone enquiries and dealing with them appropriately, being aware of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality at all times
- Excellent computer skills
- Organisational and communication skills
- Effective prioritisation of workload
- Working with a team of healthcare professionals and wider colleagues in a dynamic environment

The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the values based appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly and dedicated team.

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

AWMGSis a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government’s plan to create a sustainable, internationally-competitive environment for genomics. The Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy launched in 2017 is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well-connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.