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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.
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
Other
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to service needs.
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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This advert is for Culture and FISH Medical Technical Officer with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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