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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Geneticist based at Conalfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru (Wales Genomic Health Centre).  The post is part-time, working 8 sessions per week, and is available from March 2025 for a fixed-term of 24 months.

The appointee will support the AWMGS team that provides clinical genetics services to the population of South Wales.  They will be part of a wider team of medical staff, including Consultants, an Associate Specialist, a Specialist Grade, and Specialty Registrars, working closely with Genetic Counsellors, Clinical Scientists and administrative & clerical staff.

Consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales.  The basic salary range for this post is £84,800 per annum to £123,808 per annum for an 8-session commitment.

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full.  In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Main duties of the job

The AWMGS provides specialist genetic services to individuals and families with, or concerned about, rare genetic conditions. The service is made up of clinical and laboratory services which together provide medical genetics services to the population of Wales. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hosts the AWMGS at the University Hospital of Wales, Singleton Hospital and Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Specialist Consultant Geneticists, Doctors and Genetic Counsellors provide genetic services in all the major hospitals throughout Wales.

Between 5,000 and 8,000 rare diseases have been identified within the UK. Each disease affects less than 0.1% of the UK's population but taken together they affect the lives of 3 million people. AWMGS provides a patient-centred specialised service focused on the provision of diagnosis and advice to promote improved clinical management and quality of life for those affected by or at risk of a genetic condition or congenital abnormality. 

The All Wales Medical Genomics Service encourages personal development and the post holder will be expected to take an active part in the revalidation and appraisal processes.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.  

Working for our organisation

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.