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Biomedical Scientist
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-HS036-0725
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wales Genomic Health Centre
Town
Whitchurch, Cardiff
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists to join our expanding All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS)  working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. These are permanent posts currently based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre.

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 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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with clinical samples in a diagnostic laboratory
  • Evidence of record keeping and use of e.g. SOPs, databases for COSHH, H&S, CAPA
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience of delivering training to colleagues

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of genetics including a range of molecular techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Evidence of supporting colleagues and working in a team
  • Adapting to change
  • Effective use of time to cover workload
  • Evidence of effective communication within a team and department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Justyna Tull
Job title
Head of Technical Programme
Email address
[email protected]
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