A&C Sample Reception

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A&C Sample Reception

The closing date is 01 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Admin & Clerical band 3 to join our Sample Reception team at 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 this post as a Band 3 begins at £26,813 and tops at approximately £27,890. 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 as part of Sample reception team, and working in a fast paced environment alongside Medical Technical Officers, Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists to book samples into the laboratory database and to provide clerical support to the Genetics laboratory under the supervision of the Technical Service Lead.

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 speciality 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.

About us

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 "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.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 or Vocational A-Levels or ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) or OND (Ordinary National Diploma) or NVQ Level 3
• 2 A levels, BTEC or higher qualification RSA stage 1 & 2 or equivalent

Experience

• Sufficient experience in a Hospital, General Practice, or equivalent working environment. Previous experience of administrative environment
• Experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory and handling biological specimens

Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft office programs and database software. Good organisational and keyboard skills. Good communication
• Familiarity with the Shire Genetics and Lab Medicine sample databases. Knowledge of genetic terminology

Special Knowledge

• Can work well in a team
• Knowledge of Genetic Technology. Willingness to learn

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately. Enthusiastic, and reliable. A good "telephone manner"
• Ability to work reliably and accurately to deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive