Healthcare Scientist

Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for Healthcare Scientist roles within the Diagnostic Genetics Service. The posts include two permanent positions in Oncology and Rare Disease, plus a 12-month fixed-term Oncology post.

Candidates will work under the Lead Scientist to deliver high-quality genomic analyses and reporting. We seek graduates with a strong science degree and Healthcare Scientist registration, capable of leading laboratory services, meeting tight

Qualifications

• Broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Genetics with several areas of highly specialist skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, quality management and CPA requirements in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to supervise and manage services, or groups of services, and meet tight deadlines where results may influence critical, potentially life-threatening treatment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert analysis and reporting of solid cancer or rare disease cases using advanced genomics techniques.
• Lead and manage a defined laboratory service and reporting.
• Work with the Lead Scientist to maintain and develop services across local, regional and national networks.
• Act as a designated quality lead (Audit or EQA).
• Check and countersign reports across multiple services.

Skills

Genetics knowledge

Supervise services

Troubleshooting complex systems

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Science degree (2.2 or above)

Healthcare Scientist registration

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Scientist

The closing date is 14 October 2026

3 Full time positions | 2 permanent (1x Oncology, 1x Rare disease) and 1 fixed term for 12 months (Oncology)

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.

This advert is for 2 positions (1 permanent and 1 12 month fixed term) based within the Oncology (Solid Cancer) service and 1 position within one of our Rare disease services.

About You:

• Graduate in relevant good (2.2 or above) honours degree in science or additionalpostgraduate qualification if not appropriate degree, or registered in appropriatescheme for Healthcare Scientist.
• Ability to supervise and manage services, or groups of services, and meet tightdeadlines where results may influence critical, potentially life-threatening treatment
• Excellent team player and independent worker. Able to deal with confidential andemotionally stressful issues such as PreNatal Diagnosis and/or significant patientmortality.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Scientist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver expert analysis and reporting of solid cancer or rare disease cases using techniques such as next generation sequencing, fluorescence in-situ hybridisation (FISH), QF-PCR, microarrays, karyotyping and whole genome sequencing, 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.

• generous annual leave and pension schemes
• health and wellbeing programmes
• exclusive discounts

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2259 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

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

• Graduate in relevant good (2.2 or above) honours degree in science or additional postgraduate qualification if not appropriate degree
• Registered in appropriate scheme for Healthcare Scientist

Experience

• Post registration experience in Genetics over a range of services
• Experience of service planning, development and delivery
• Experience of management of some aspects of CPA

Knowledge and Skills

• Broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Genetics with several areas of highly specialist skills and detailed knowledge.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, quality management and CPA requirements in a laboratory environment.
• Very high level of technical and analytical skill including trouble shooting with complex systems.
• Ability to train and develop staff in clinical science.
• Excellent organisational skills including meticulous record keeping.
• Ability to supervise and manage services, or groups of services, and meet tight deadlines where results may influence critical, potentially life-threatening treatment.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent team player and independent worker.
• Able to deal with confidential and emotionally stressful issues such as PreNatal Diagnosis and/or significant patient mortality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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