Cancer Clinical Scientist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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For questions about this job, contact: Name: Helen Thomas Position: Service Manager Email: helen.thomas40@nhs.net Job Summary Essential criteria HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with evidenced Genomics experience (including Clinical Scientists from other STP disciplines); or Final year (or late second year) Clinical Scientist trainee on an accredited training programme (e.g. STP or equivalence) with evidenced genomic experience; or MSC or PHD in Genetics, with significant laboratory and analytical experience in a relevant clinical setting*; or HCPC-registered biomedical scientists (BMS) with genomics experience in a relevant clinical setting* *Would be appointed at an appropriate grade until HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist by portfolio submission via ACS which you should expect to be able to deliver within 12m. Why you should join our Team Who we are Our 160-strong workforce at Leeds St James Hospital provides the Leeds Central Genomics Laboratory for the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub. The NEY GLH serves around 9 million patients regionally and brings together genomic expertise across NHS Trusts in Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield. We also provide highly specialised tests for inherited cancers for the wider NHS. The Leeds Central Genomics laboratory is responsible for delivering the high throughput Next Generation Sequencing facility for the GLH, based around NovaSeq, NextSeq550DX and Genexus platforms with associated technical and bioinformatics support to deliver an efficient service, in addition to a broad spectrum of equipment and technologies to support a full genomic laboratory. Over £4m has been invested in new and cutting-edge equipment in the last four years. The laboratory works closely with the Translational Genomics Unit, a joint LTHT and University of Leeds team who deliver research and service development with the genomics team: a particular focus at the moment is on long read sequencing technologies for both Rare Disease and Haemato-Oncology services. With recent advances in our understanding of genetics and the availability of new technologies, we are in a better position than ever before to deliver effective diagnostic testing for inherited diseases and to facilitate an ever more targeted and personalised approach to cancer diagnostics and treatment. There has never been a more exciting time to work in genomics at LTHT. Why LTHT? At LTHT, we’re driven to make the right choices for our patients and have a commitment to supporting you to realise your full potential. With the range of clinical specialities we cover, the potential to have a real impact and grow as an individual is endless. Here, you’ll do work that provides you with unparalleled learning opportunities, whilst improving health outcomes for people across the region and beyond. We are committed to personal development and ensure that every individual has the opportunity to grow. There’s no better place to make a difference to patients and their families. We welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and experience to succeed. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please email helen.thomas40@nhs.net to arrange a suitable time. Apply today Where can I find out more? https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/about-us/the-leeds-way/our-values/ https://ney-genomics.org.uk About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. 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 Sponsorship Eligibility 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.

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