Specimen Reception Admin & Clerical

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated health board in the UK is seeking a qualified Admin & Clerical band 3 to join their Sample Reception team. This permanent, full-time role involves providing clerical support and booking samples into the laboratory, working within a technical team in a fast-paced environment. The role supports healthcare service delivery to the local population. Fluency in Welsh is desirable, and the pay range starts at £25,313, progressing based on staff performance.

Qualifications

• Admin & Clerical band 3 position.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Welsh and English speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Book samples into the laboratory database.
• Provide clerical support to the Genetics laboratory.
• Participate in the appraisal and personal development process.

Skills

Clerical support

Welsh language (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Book samples into the laboratory database.
• Provide clerical support to the Genetics laboratory under the supervision of the Lead Genetic Technologist.
• Take an active part in the appraisal process and in the directorate’s personal development programme.

Qualifications

• Admin & Clerical band 3.
• Welsh language desirable; Welsh and English speakers welcome.
• Permanent, full‑time 37.5 hours per week.

Pay

Band 3 pay progression steps begin at £25,313 and top at approximately £26,999. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.

About the Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest integrated health boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused 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.