Healthcare Scientist

Sheffield Children'S Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking three experienced analysts for the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS). The posts are 3 full-time positions—two permanent and one fixed-term for 12 months.

You will contribute to rare disease and oncology genomics reporting within a dynamic, collaborative team. The role reports to the Lead Scientist, with responsibilities spanning analysis using QF-PCR, microarrays, karyotyping and WGS, service leadership, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Graduates must have a science degree (2.2+) or equivalent healthcare scientist registration.
• Ability to supervise groups and meet tight deadlines with high-stakes results.
• Able to handle confidential and emotionally stressful issues in prenatal and neonatal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert analysis and reporting of rare disease cases using QF-PCR, microarrays, karyotyping and WGS.
• Lead and manage a defined laboratory service, overseeing clinical delivery, staff support, and reporting.
• Collaborate to maintain services across local, regional, and national networks.
• Act as quality lead (Audit/EQA) contributing to quality structures.
• Check and countersign reports ensuring accuracy and clear clinical interpretation.

Skills

Supervise services

Meet tight deadlines

Confidential and stressful issues

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Science degree (2.2+)

Healthcare Scientist registration

Tools

QF-PCR

Microarrays

Karyotyping

WGS

Job description

Job summary

3 Full time positions | 2 permanent and 1 fixed term for 12 months

Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS) is a dynamic and dedicated team of over 100 professionals delivering core and specialist rare disease and oncology genomics services as part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH), in partnership with Leeds and Newcastle. From April 2024, SDGS has evolved into a focused 'dry' analysis and reporting department, receiving 'wet' lab work data/results from our partner laboratories.

About You:

• Graduate in relevant good (2.2 or above) honours degree in science or additional postgraduate qualification if not appropriate degree, or registered in appropriate scheme for Healthcare Scientist.
• Ability to supervise and manage services, or groups of services, and meet tight deadlines where results may influence critical, potentially life‑tr​e​sting treatment
• Excellent team player and independent worker. Able to deal with confidential and emotionally stressful issues such as PreNatal Diagnosis and/or significant patient mortality.

If you have the skills we're looking for, and passion for improving the lives of our children and young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Scientist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver expert analysis and reporting of rare disease cases using QF-PCR, microarrays, karyotyping and WGS, following established policies and quality standards.
• Lead and manage a defined laboratory service, overseeing clinical delivery, development, staff support, clinician liaison and reporting.
• Work with the Lead Scientist to maintain and develop services across local, regional and national networks, ensuring effective communication with clinical teams and laboratory departments.
• Act as a designated quality lead (e.g., Audit or EQA), contributing to departmental, directorate and wider national/international quality structures.
• Check and countersign reports across multiple services, ensuring accuracy of results, validity of calculations and clarity and consistency of clinical interpretation.

About us

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 in 2026, 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.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 425-26-7974207

Job locations: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH, United Kingdom

Job 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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Graduate in