Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-26-8195235
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £79,504 - £91,609 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Scientist (Solid Cancer)
NHS AfC: Band 8c
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.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Graduate in relevant honours degree in science or additional postgraduate qualification if not appropriate degree.
- Registered in appropriate scheme for Healthcare Scientist.
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (Part 2)
Desirable criteria
- PhD or equivalent qualification or experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in Genetics over a wide range of genomic services relevant to the post.
- Experience of successfully managing services in a complex organisation’ including people and budgetary management.
- Experience of providing clinical advice to and liaising with, managers and colleagues at all levels.
- 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.
- Evidenced experience of working across organisational boundaries including statutory, voluntary and private sector.
- Evidence of a collaborative management style coupled with improving quality of service provision.
Desirable criteria
- Research experience as evidenced by publication, supervision or successful grant application.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Quality Management in a laboratory environment particularly audit, clinical audit and audit processes.
- Able to maximise leadership skills of people through effective standard-setting, monitoring, feedback, appraisal, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Ability to evaluate situations and provide expert advice on issues.
- Ability to communicate complex information to colleagues, patients and relatives, clinicians and senior managers.
- Able to develop successful relationships with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds.
- Able to negotiate effectively with individuals and organisations to achieve appropriate outcomes for the service .
- Ability to initiate and deliver research as evidenced by research qualifications, publications and/or grant applications.
- Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Approachable leadership style with ability to motivate colleagues.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines.
- Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Approachable leadership style with ability to motivate colleagues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kath Smith
- Job title
- Laboratory Services Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07785 654972
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