Health Science Practitioner Specialist (Senior Genetic Technologist)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Health Science Practitioner (Senior Genetic Technologist) for the NEY Genomics Central Lab at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds. The role involves working to deadlines in a dynamic Genomics environment and contributing to a major NHS genomics hub.

The successful candidate will have a Biological Science degree with Genomics content, HCPC/AHCS registration, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a willingness to participate in

Qualifications

• First degree in Biological Science with substantial Genomics content.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience; ideally in a diagnostic lab.
• Registration with AHCS or HCPC as Genetic Technologist or Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced lab, delivering work to tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work 37.5 hours per week and cover out-of-hours rotas.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

Genomics content

Molecular Biology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science with Genomics content

Job description

Job reference: 002132

Salary: Band 6 - £39,959-£48,117

Closing date: 01/10/2026

Department: NEY Genomics Central Lab

Location: St James’s University Hospital

Division: Pathology CSU

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

In response to NHS England’s recent Strategy and Service Specification for the future of Genomics services in England, Newcastle Teaching Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have formed the North East and Yorkshire Genomics Laboratory Hub; an exciting collaboration to provide services for Genomics across Yorkshire and Humber and the North. The combined size of our geography makes this the largest collaboration in the country with the Trusts offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

We are looking to recruit a number of permanent Band 6 Health Science Practitioner specialists (Senior Genetic Technologist) to work at North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH) Central Laboratory based at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds:

Applicants should have a first degree in a Biological Science subject with a considerable Genomics or Molecular Biology content, at least 3 years relevant experience; ideally in a diagnostic laboratory and have completed registration with the AHCS or HCPC as a Genetic Technologist or Biomedical Scientist. Experience of service development and troubleshooting and/or management experience including attendance management and procurement would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, good manual dexterity and a high level of attention to detail. By working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, technical skill and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hour’s rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.