Genomic Practitioner

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Staff travel discounts

Parking subsidy

Job summary

We are seeking a caring and motivated Genomic Practitioner to join Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Clinical Genetics team. The post supports the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service and broader genomics projects across the East Anglian region.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. The role offers flexible hours, pro rata salary, and opportunities for career development within clinical genetics.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology) and/or relevant genomics course.
• Experience in healthcare or care settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of whole genome sequencing and NHS genomics plans.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient access to the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service and document discussions.
• Support delivery of Clinical Genetics services and respond to information requests from other services.
• Assist with withdrawing and re-consenting patients on the 100,000 Genomes Project.
• Receive training and work under clinical leadership within Clinical Genetics.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Biology/Genetics/Biomedical Sciences

Nursing/Midwifery or Health Visitor registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Main area Division D - Clinical Genetics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-D-264261

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 25/11/2026

Job overview

We are seeking a caring and motivated individual to join our Clinical Genetics team as a Genomic Practitioner. The Genomic Practitioner will support the delivery of Clinical Genetics Services to patients and families, including the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service, across the East Anglian region. The Genomic Practitioner will manage tasks in a timely, professional manner.

Individuals who are creative, flexible and may be considering a career in genetic counselling, clinical research or project delivery may find this opportunity provides a key stepping stone to their career development. Applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Facilitate patient access to the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service, including documenting the record of discussion, arranging patient and relative blood samples and coordinating return of relevant forms.

Support the delivery of Clinical Genetics Services to patients and families, including reviewing and responding to requests for information from other genetics services, ensuring efficient recording of patients on National disease registries, and gathering patient family history information over the phone. This will also include supporting the continued mainstreaming of genomic medicine, and creating, developing, and cataloguing patient information resources.

Contribute to the completion of the 100,000 Genomes Project, manage requests for patient withdrawal, and re-consent patients who have turned 16 since joining the project.

You will have an interest in, and some prior knowledge of genomics but will have access to full training. You will be supported by clinical leadership within Clinical Genetics.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 8 November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 25 November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to a Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology) AND evidence of completion of a relevant genomics course OR
• Qualified Nurse, Midwife or Health Visitor with current professional registration
• Completion of a relevant counselling skills course

Experience

• Experience in healthcare, healthcare related or care setting (either paid or volunteer)
• Experience following pathways, guidelines and/or standard operating procedures
• Experience of working within a clinical genetics service
• Experience of recruiting, educating and monitoring patients and/or patient samples within a clinical environment
• Experience in telephone working
• Experience of teaching or delivering presentations

Knowledge

• Knowledge of whole genome sequencing and the NHS plans for mainstreaming of genomics
• An understanding of the principles of informed consent and confidentiality as they apply to clinical genetics
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Knowledge of clinical genetics specialty and demonstrable interest in genetics / genomics
• Knowledge of clinical audit design and implementation
• Strong foundation in genetics, inheritance, and rare inherited conditions at Degree level, demonstrated by relevant Undergraduate course modules
• Knowledge of electronic healthcare records
• Understanding of issues faced by families with inherited or rare disease

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate sensitivity and maturity when faced with difficult circumstances
• A flexible and patient centred approach to work
• Effective time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team
• Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.