Service Lead Clinical Scientist (Hereditary Cancers & Gastrohepatology) | Secondments | 5 months
Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS) is a dedicated team of 100+ colleagues delivering rare disease and oncology genomics services within the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH).
Since April 2024, SDGS has operated as a focused ‘dry’ analysis and reporting department, working closely with partner laboratories in Leeds and Newcastle.
We are seeking a Service Lead Clinical Scientist with:
Healthcare Scientist registration
FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent experience
Broad genetics experience, including service planning and delivery
Compassionate leadership and strong team‑support skills
Ability to manage confidential and emotionally sensitive cases
Commitment to Trust values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Reporting into the Deputy Head of Service (Oncology or Rare Disease)some of your responsibilities will include:
Lead Scientific Team — Lead and manage a group of scientific staff to deliver timely, high‑quality genomic services in Hereditary Cancers and Gastrohepatology.
Genomic Analysis & Reporting — Analyse, interpret and report rare disease cases in line with established policies and procedures.
Clinical & Laboratory Liaison — Work with clinical teams and laboratory departments locally, regionally and nationally on behalf of the GLH, ensuring service continuity, development and effective multidisciplinary meetings.
Service Development — Expand specialist knowledge across genomic technologies to support and drive ongoing service improvement.
Quality & Governance Roles — Under the guidance of the Quality Manager and Deputy Lead Scientist, take responsibility for a defined quality role (e.g., Audit Lead, EQA Lead) and contribute to departmental, directorate and wider national/international groups.
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 this year, 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.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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