Registered Clinical Scientist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds. The role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, focusing on haemato-oncology molecular work within the genomics team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality genomics service, collaborating with scientists across HMDS and the central laboratory.

Qualifications

• HCPC Clinical Scientist registration is required.
• Applicants may be within six months of completing STP training; Annex 21 and 30 pay rules apply.
• Experience in haemato-oncology molecular work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of complex and specialised scientific work from raw data.
• Work within HMDS and across the central laboratory at Leeds.
• Contribute to development and delivery of a high-quality genomics service.

Education

HCPC Clinical Scientist registration

Job description

Job reference: 000797
Salary: Band 7 - £49,387-£56,515
Closing date: 01/10/2026
Department: HMDS - (Bexley Wing)
Location: St James’s University Hospital
Division: Oncology CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name- Dr Sharon Barrans
Position- Clinical Scientist
Email- [e-mail]
Phone number- 01132067931
Job Summary
This is a fixed term role for 12 months. We are looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join the genomics team within the central laboratory of the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The role will be based within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) in Leeds, with a focus on haemato-oncology molecular work. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly successful department with extensive facilities and high levels of scientific expertise. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality genomics service. The post holder will work other scientists, both within HMDS and across the central laboratory at Leeds.
Why you should join our Team
HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunity to be involved in development projects related to research and clinical trials.
What you will bring to the role
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. The successful candidate will be required to deliver a broad range of complex and specialised scientific work from raw data requiring highly skilled performance. There will be a relatively high level of individual responsibility and freedom to act applied to a variety of situations with or without scientific/technical support.
Applicants should hold HCPC Clinical Scientist registration. Applications are also welcomed by applicants who do not meet the criteria but are within six months of completing STP training – in this situation Annex 21 and 30 pay rules will apply.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our four values are:

• Be open and honest
• Be responsible
• Be one team

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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.

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