Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Trainee Clinical Scientist- Genomics (route 2)
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NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists 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 - Genomics (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.
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.
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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.
This Is a Three-year Post-graduate Programme
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.
This post is fixed term for 3 years due to - meet the needs of the service
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Charlotte Carpenter
- Job title: Training Manager
- Email address: educationandtrainingawmgs.cav@wales.nhs.uk
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