Job Overview

We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Genetic Heritage Coordinator to become part of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board team. This role is a permanent, full-time position.

The salary range starts at £25,524, reaching up to £28,010. New hires typically begin at the initial pay scale, with the expectation that all employees will meet performance standards to progress in their pay scale over time.

Our pay progression framework is designed to support the Values Based Appraisal process, ensuring that all staff within each pay band possess the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles and contribute significantly to patient care.

We seek individuals who align with our core values.

Key Responsibilities

The Genetic Heritage Coordinator will serve as the primary contact for the service, offering information and managing referrals for Genetic Counsellors, Specialist Nurses, and physicians. This role involves updating and maintaining the patient information database and creating family history pedigrees.

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides a comprehensive and equitable service to the community, focusing on identifying, referring, and managing patients with a family history of cancer and other genetic disorders. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing patient referrals by constructing family history pedigrees according to established protocols and verifying cancer diagnoses through appropriate patient record retrieval.

Candidates must demonstrate exceptional communication and IT skills, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient services; they should be adaptable and diligent in achieving service goals.

The Directorate promotes personal growth, and you will be expected to actively engage in the KSF process. This specialty is both dynamic and demanding, and you will join a supportive and dedicated team in Medical Genetics.

Proficiency in Welsh is preferred for this position; applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers.

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

As one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board employs over 15,000 staff and offers more than 100 specialized services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well" , and we envision that every individual should have an equal opportunity to lead a healthy life. We are committed to improving population health through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing, focusing on innovation, improvement, and clinical research.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive Job description and Person Specification can be found in the supporting documents or by clicking the Apply now button to view in Trac.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including Mathematics and English

Experience

Essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience in drawing clinical pedigrees
• Experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Strong organizational abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Capability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of database management

Desirable

• Familiarity with medical terminology

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Capacity to thrive in a busy office setting

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to adapt to the Directorate's needs
• Initiative to work autonomously without direct supervision
• Capability to respond innovatively to new challenges
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Desirable

• Welsh language proficiency