Pre-registration Genetic Counsellor

We are delighted to advertise a full time band 6 HEIW Pre-Registration Genetic Counsellor post to join our friendly team in Wales as part of the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. The successful applicant will undertake the 3 year Masters in Genomic & Genetic Counselling through Cardiff University part-time, around working for the AWMGS from the South West Wales base, at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.

Earn a competitive salary and gain a Master’s degree through a 3 year, full-time, fully funded, blended training programme.

Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3 year fixed term contract.

The Clinical and Laboratory services merged to form the AWMGS in April 2019, together they provide the medical genomics service to the population of Wales. The AWMGS has hubs across Wales with Specialist Medical Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors providing genetic services in all the main hospitals throughout Wales. Together with Cardiff University, Wales Gene Park and the Welsh Government, the AWMGS are working to deliver the Welsh Government Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy for patients within Wales. This is a highly exciting and innovative strategy with opportunities for staff, healthcare professionals, patients and the public across Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is motivated to pursue a career within Wales.
- Please note, completion of this fixed term post and completion of the programme and MSc will not mean you are a registered genetic counsellor. It is anticipated that a further period of clinical experience and subsequent submission of a portfolio which meets all the relevant standards will be required to achieve registration.*

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.

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

The successful applicant will undertake the 3 year Masters in Genomic & Genetic Counselling through Cardiff University part-time, around working for the AWMGS from the South West Wales base, at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Singleton hospital is based just about the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay leading one way to the Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula and the other to the vibrant City Centre. You will join an established team of clinicians and administrative staff based in a separate building dedicated to the AWMGS in the grounds of Singleton Hospital. As an All Wales service the role will also offer plenty of opportunities for collaborations with other staff at other sites of the AWMGS, based elsewhere across Wales through physical and virtual meetings and working groups.