Clinical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists to join the Cancer section within the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. The role involves providing genetic services for a range of solid tumour, haematological, and germline cancer predisposition testing. Post holders will also have managerial responsibility for a component of the Genetics service and undertake service developments. The service is at the forefront of genomic medicine, utilising various genomic technologies and developing in-house whole genome sequencing.
Essential criteria
- Good BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)
- Clinical Scientist Registration (HCPC)
- Demonstration of commitment to sitting FRCPath part 1
Desirable criteria
- Relevant PHD
- Experience of managing people or services in laboratory environment
- Proven ability to manage workload including the monitoring of key performance indicators
- Completion of FRCPath Part 1
- Special Knowledge
- Knowledge of genetics of common disorders served by the laboratory and/or specialist genetic services
- Knowledge of the bioinformatic tools necessary for the analysis of genetic data (e.g. microarrays, DNA sequence data, MLPA data)
- Knowledge of the application and significance of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance measures in Lab Genetics
- Experience of development of new techniques and troubleshooting existing assays
- Highly developed laboratory skills for precise micro-manipulation of clinical samples
- Data analysis skills e.g. use of mutation surveyor, NGS software, in silico analysis packages, FISH and karyotyping (as appropriate)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Sufficient experience of clinical genetic / specialist genetic services
- Evidence of scientific innovation / achievement in clinical diagnostics
- Evidence of research and development capability
- Good BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)
- Clinical Scientist Registration (HCPC)
- Demonstration of commitment to sitting FRCPath part 1
- Relevant PHD
- Experience of managing people or services in laboratory environment
- Proven ability to manage workload including the monitoring of key performance indicators
- Completion of FRCPath Part 1
- Special Knowledge
- Knowledge of genetics of common disorders served by the laboratory and/or specialist genetic services
- Knowledge of the bioinformatic tools necessary for the analysis of genetic data (e.g. microarrays, DNA sequence data, MLPA data)
- Knowledge of the application and significance of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance measures in Lab Genetics
- Experience of development of new techniques and troubleshooting existing assays
- Highly developed laboratory skills for precise micro-manipulation of clinical samples
- Data analysis skills e.g. use of mutation surveyor, NGS software, in silico analysis packages, FISH and karyotyping (as appropriate)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Sufficient experience of clinical genetic / specialist genetic services
- Evidence of scientific innovation / achievement in clinical diagnostics
- Evidence of research and development capability
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £50,129 – £57,365 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Clinical Scientist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Scientists to join the Cancer section within the All Wales Medical Genomics Service working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. There are permanent, full-time positions available based at Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre. The post holders will be responsible for the provision of genetic services for a range of solid tumour, haematological and germline cancer predisposition testing guided by clearly defined policies and procedures. Experienced applicants who are not yet registered will be considered. To be eligible, candidates must provide evidence at interview of having completed at least 75% of their relevant training programme. Applicants will then be expected to achieve HCPC registration by no later than February 2027. Candidates who do not meet this threshold are encouraged to apply for the next recruitment cohort, scheduled to open in 2027.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will have managerial responsibility for an additional component of the Genetics service (e.g. Quality, Training). The post holders will undertake service developments in conjunction with the head of the section.
The All Wales Medical Genetics Service (AWMGS) provides a compreh
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