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Job requirements
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Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant experience in Genetics over a wide range of genomic services relevant to the post.
- Experience
Experience of successfully managing services in a complex organisation’ including people and budgetary management.
- Experience
Experience of providing clinical advice to and liaising with, managers and colleagues at all levels.
- Experience
Significant Broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Genetics with several areas of highly specialist skills and detailed knowledge in genomic service relevant to the post.
- Experience
Evidenced experience of working across organisational boundaries including statutory, voluntary and private sector.
- Experience
Evidence of a collaborative management style coupled with improving quality of service provision.
- Personal Attributes
Approachable leadership style with ability to motivate colleagues.
- Personal Attributes
Ability to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines.
- Personal Attributes
Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Quality Management in a laboratory environment particularly audit, clinical audit and audit processes.
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to maximise leadership skills of people through effective standard-setting, monitoring, feedback, appraisal, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to evaluate situations and provide expert advice on issues.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to communicate complex information to colleagues, patients and relatives, clinicians and senior managers.
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to develop successful relationships with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds.
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to negotiate effectively with individuals and organisations to achieve appropriate outcomes for the service .
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to initiate and deliver research as evidenced by research qualifications, publications and/or grant applications.
- Knowledge and Skills
Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets.
- Qualifications and Training
Graduate in relevant honours degree in science or additional postgraduate qualification if not appropriate degree.
- Qualifications and Training
Registered in appropriate scheme for Healthcare Scientist.
- Qualifications and Training
HCPC registered Clinical Scientist.
- Qualifications and Training
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (Part 2) or equivalent
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Research experience as evidenced by publication, supervision or successful grant application.
- Qualifications and Training
PhD or equivalent qualification or experience.
Job overview
Permanent | Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEYGLH) as our Solid Cancer Lead Scientist. The successful candidate can choose to be based at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, or Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
NEYGLH provides a comprehensive solid cancer genomics service and is at the forefront of delivering innovative genomic diagnostics across the region.
Genomics is transforming healthcare in England, and NEYGLH continues to evolve and innovate in response to this rapidly developing field. Operating as a single Genomic Laboratory Hub across three sites, we offer a broad range of cutting-edge technologies, supported by established bioinformatics and informatics teams that underpin our technical and scientific services.
About You
- We are seeking an HCPC-registered scientist with FRCPath, who possesses significant practical and theoretical expertise in Human Genetics.
- You will bring extensive experience across genomic services, together with several areas of highly specialised knowledge and skills relevant to solid cancer genomics.
- This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering high-quality genomic services within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.
Main duties of the job
Some of you responsibilities will include :
- Providing scientific leadership across the NEYGLH solid cancer service.
- Working closely with GLH Directors, management teams and regional solid cancer teams, while being based at your chosen site.
- Leading strategic planning and service development across the region.
- Collaborating with local and national partners, Clinical Directors and leadership teams to support high-quality genomic testing services.
- Providing expert professional and scientific advice on genomic testing within NEY.
- Building strong networks and contributing to local, regional and national genomics priorities, supporting collaboration, communication and service development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Lead Scientist (Solid Cancer) with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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