# Genetic Technologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- **Town:** Cardiff
- **Region:** Cardiff
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2025-11-18T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2025-11-04T10:12:26.109Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Laboratory_Genetics/Laboratory_Genetics-v7539649
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7539649?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Genetic Technologists to join our expanding All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time posts based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru (Wales Genomic Health Centre) in Cardiff.

This position is not currently eligible for new Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa sponsorship. Applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa can check their eligibility for Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the criteria outlined by UKVI here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The post holders will perform routine genetic testing using well-established and cutting-edge new technologies and analyses as directed by the Section Lead, responsible Clinical Scientist, or Lead Genetic Technologist. Other routine laboratory tasks may be allocated as necessary.

### Main duties of the job

The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a comprehensive clinical genetics and laboratory service to the 3 million residents of Wales.

### 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

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Genetic Technologists to join our expanding All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. This is a permanent, full time posts based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru (Wales Genomic Health Centre) in Cardiff.

This position is not currently eligible for new Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa sponsorship. Applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa can check their eligibility for Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the criteria outlined by UKVI here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The post holders will perform routine genetic testing using well-established and cutting-edge new technologies and analyses as directed by the Section Lead, responsible Clinical Scientist, or Lead Genetic Technologist. Other routine laboratory tasks may be allocated as necessary.

## 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

### Skills

**Essential**

- Knowledge of genetics including a range of molecular techniques
- Attention to detail (e.g. demonstrated by good spelling and grammar
- 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

### Experience

**Desirable**

- 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

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)

## Documents

- [candidate pack (pdf, 671.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9789446)
- [occupational health form (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9789445)
- [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 736.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9789444)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630)
- [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422)
- [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421)

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