AWMGS Administrator

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The closing date is 25 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for AWMGS Administrators to join the All Wales Medical Genomics Service on a permanent, full time basis based at the Canolfan Iechyd Genomig Cymru (Welsh Genomic Health Centre) in Cardiff.

The pay progression steps for this Band 3 post begins £25,313 - £26,999. Typically, those appointed from external employers join the NHS at the bottom of the scale. The expectation is that all staff will meet the required standards and will, therefore, be able to progress on their pay step date.

The pay progression framework is underpinned by the Values Based Appraisal process and is intended to ensure that all staff within each pay band have the appropriate knowledge and skills they need to carry out their roles and so make the greatest contribution to patient care.

You will be committed to providing a quality service to patients, working flexibly and conscientiously to achieve service objectives.

We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organization:

• 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

To provide a full range of administrative and support services to the All Wales Medical Genomics Service in support of the effective delivery of clinical and laboratory services. This will involve:

• Support through the processing and transmitting of patient data, reports and files using both paper and computerised systems.
• Effective submission of patient reports within agreed turnaround times.
• Attendance, recording and production of formal minutes of meetings as required.
• Reception duties which include (but are not limited to):
  Receiving, opening, prioritising and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Taking telephone enquiries and dealing with them appropriately, being aware of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.
• Organisational and communication skills.
• Effective prioritisation of workload.
• Working with a team of healthcare professionals and wider colleagues in a dynamic environment.

You will also be part of an administration team supporting a range of genetics staff, including Consultants, SPRs, Genetics Counsellors, Clinical Scientists and Technologists.

The Directorate encourages personal development and you will be expected to take an active part in the values based appraisal process. Not only is this a busy and challenging specialty but you would also be joining a friendly and dedicated team.

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 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.

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.

• Good standard of general education with a minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Additional word processing/computer qualifications

• Prioritise and manage own workload
• Excellent communication skills, including good telephone manner
• Can work on own initiative

• Working in an office environment in a secretarial or administrative position
• Experience of working in the NHS

• Ability to work as part of a team in an extremely busy environment
• Knowledge of (PMS computer system), Patient management system.

• Committed to providing a quality service

• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board