Job Description

NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists Cancer Genomics (route 2). An exciting opportunity to use your honours degree in a pure or applied science relevant to genomics for patient and public benefit and gain specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme. Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3-year fixed-term contract.



Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients.



The NHS in Wales is offering 1 salaried post-graduate training programme in Genomics for high-calibre science graduates who are passionate about science and its role in patient care.



The Trainee Clinical Scientist (route 2) will be employed by the host organisation for a fixed term of three years. During this time, they will work through a work-based programme of learning. This will be combined with following the Academy of Health Care Science Equivalence Pathway to achieve registered clinical scientist status.



AWMGS together with Cardiff University, Wales Gene Park, the Pathogen Genomics Unit (PenGU) and Welsh Government are working to deliver the Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy for patients within Wales. This is a highly exciting and innovative strategy with opportunities for staff, patients, the public and healthcare professionals across Wales. Furthermore, the publication of the Genome UK has established the need for a unified approach to Genomics across all four nations.

We are searching for someone who shares our values that:

We care about the people we serve and the people we work with



We trust one another



We respect each other



We take personal responsibility



We treat people with kindness



We act with integrity



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



This is a three-year post-graduate programme, and the successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their training and will be based in one of:



1x Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Wales Genomic Health Centre



The training is aligned with the Scientific Training Programme (STP) and supported by the Academy of Health Care Science



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.



Trainees may be required to rotate, which may involve secondments at other locations, within Wales for short periods of time. On completion of the training programme, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude, commitment and flexibility there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



For further information about these training positions, please contact:



educationandtrainingawmgs.cav@wales.nhs.uk , Wales Genomic Health Centre



Interview details to be confirmed.