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Job summary

Main area
Genetics
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-ACS123-0726
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wales Genomic Health Centre
Town
Whitchurch, Cardiff
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2026 23:59

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Culture and FISH Medical Technical Officer

Band 4

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 for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time post based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru in Cardiff.
 
The pay progression steps for these posts as a Band 4 begin at £28,819 and top at approximately £31,626. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.
  
The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service clinical genetics services to the 3 million residents of Wales. 
 
AWMGS is a major stakeholder in the Welsh Government’s plan to create a sustainable, internationally-competitive environment for genetics and genomics. In July 2017 the launch and investment of monies to support the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy is looking to develop a service that is innovative, responsive and well-connected to the major genetics and genomics initiatives that are evolving worldwide.  

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working within the technical team in the Culturing and FISH Team, which is subdivided into Haem and Constitutional short term culturing, Prenatal and Solid Tissue long term culturing and FISH. The post holder will be working in a fast paced environment alongside Associate Practitioners and Genetic Technologists. 
 
The Directorate 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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant laboratory experience and a familiarity with good laboratory practices and aseptic techniques
  • Experience of handling laboratory equipment, such as micropipettes, centrifuges, vortex.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant science based HND (Level 5 qualification) with significant experience working in a laboratory
  • Knowledge of genetic testing, different cell types and their morphology, mitotic cell phases, chromosome structure and culturing techniques
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Human Tissue Act, Health and Safety at work act, COSHH, Data Protection Act.
  • Understanding of the requirements of UKAS in a laboratory setting.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility to service needs.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed laboratory skills for precise and methodical micro-manipulation of samples.
  • Use of Microsoft Office packages, standard keyboard skills.
  • Attention to detail and record keeping; in a busy environment.
  • Professional and courteous manner.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Arfhan Rafiq
Job title
Technical Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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