Medical Technical Officer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service. This full-time role involves significant laboratory work focusing on genetic testing, providing essential services for a diverse range of patients in Wales. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to maintain high standards within a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• Significant laboratory experience and familiarity with good laboratory practices.
• Experience handling laboratory equipment like micropipettes, centrifuges, vortex.
• Knowledge of genetic testing and cell types.

Responsibilities

• Behave in accordance with values demonstrating commitment to high-quality services.
• Work on clinical genetics and laboratory services for patients.
• Participate in personal development and appraisal processes.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Professional and courteous manner

Education

Relevant science based HND (Level 5 qualification)

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Medical Technical Officer to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service with a flexible approach to work for 37.5 hours per week. These are permanent, full time posts based at Canolfan Ieychd Genomig Cymru / Wales Genomic Health Centre in Cardiff.

Main duties of the job

Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients. 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. Welsh Government and the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee are investing in the All Wales Medical Genomics Service to ensure patient equity across the UK in accessing genetic testing methodologies. The investment has seen a £10 million investment over a 3 year period to ensure AWMGS stays in the forefront of genomic medicine and develops the best diagnostic genetic services for patients. 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.

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 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.

Details Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-ACS045-0525

Job locations

Wales Genomic Health Centre

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 7YU

Job description Job 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 description Job 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

• 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.

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.

Personal qualities 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 clinical 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

Person Specification 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.

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.

Personal qualities 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 clinical 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Wales Genomic Health Centre

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 7YU

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Wales Genomic Health Centre

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 7YU

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)