Administration and Project Support Officer

The All Wales Medical Genomics Service are looking for an enthusiastic Administration and Project Support Officer keen to make a difference to join the Training Team in service which forms part of the Directorate Management Team.

The Training Team is a small team that provides support first line support for trainees on the Scientist Training Programme and members of AWMGS.

We are looking for someone interested in taking responsibility for the coordination, development, delivery and evaluation of multiple training projects and lead responsibility for administrative support vital to maintain and develop AWMGS services.

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who can work multitask in a fast paced working team. The role will involve working flexibly for 37.5 hours per week. The post is full time and on a permanent contract.

The role is currently based at University Hospital of Wales - however, please note that we will be relocating to a new facility at Cardiff Edge in 2023.

You must maintain project plans in relations to service developments, contributing to the development of robust workforce planning arrangements. You will contribute to the expansion of competence assessment mechanisms across AWMGS, and facilitate training programmes.

The post holder will develop working relationships with Service Users across Wales and other partner organisations and be able to represent the All Wales Medical Genomics Service at relevant internal and external meetings.

You must demonstrate the ability and experience to work with a team of multi-discipline professionals, to deliver projects of work of high quality, whilst achieving an excellent level of stakeholder satisfaction.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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.