Job summary
The Newcastle Genetics Laboratory forms part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub, (NE&Y GLH) alongside our partners in Leeds and Sheffield. There are ongoing Clinical Scientist vacancies to join our friendly laboratory teams, (see https://ney-genomics.org.uk/for-professionals/careers2/ ) and applications are invited for a Band 7 Clinical Scientist post in the Newcastle Genetics Laboratory. This is an exciting time to work in genomics, and an opportunity to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients.
Candidates should ideally be either State Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or should achieve State Registration within the first year. State Registration will be required for full assimilation onto Band 7 (successful candidates within one year of HCPC registration would be appointed at 75% of Band 7 until registration was achieved). All applicants should have direct experience of the work of a diagnostic genetics service.
We would be willing to consider applications from individuals with alternative qualifications such as an MSc or PhD in Genetics, with significant laboratory and analytical experience in a relevant clinical setting. Any successful candidates who are not yet registered would be expected to work towards HCPC registration and would be appointed on an appropriate percentage of the pay for fully qualified staff during the training period.
Main duties of the job
We provide testing for a wide variety of inherited and acquired conditions for a local population of over three million people, as well as services provided for the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub. In addition we provide specialised services to patients throughout the UK and internationally. The Newcastle Genetics laboratory is housed in purpose built accommodation at the Institute of Genetic Medicine near to Newcastle city centre and has a close association with the high profile academic groups working in the Institute of Genetic Medicine research laboratories.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and reliable individual and will join a team of around 100 Scientific and Technical staff in the Genetics laboratories in Newcastle. They will be required to deliver coordination of testing for a range of genetic conditions, in addition to preparing reports and liaising closely with clinical colleagues and Genetic Technologist staff. A broad knowledge of diagnostic genetics and good communication, team working and supervisory skills are essential. This is a new post, and a major component of the role will be in supporting the coordination and delivery of testing in familial hypercholesterolaemia for patients in the whole of the NE&Y GLH.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic tests for a broad range of inherited disorders and acquired cancers guided by clearly defined policies and procedures.
- Service development in own area.
- Limited responsibility for an additional component of the genetics service.
- Providing specialist advice to clinicians on specific genetic tests.
- Supervision of technical, junior and trainee staff in section.
- Practical and theoretical training of scientific & technical staff.
- Interview Date Wednesday 10 September 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic tests for a broad range of inherited disorders and acquired cancers guided by clearly defined policies and procedures.
- Service development in own area.
- Limited responsibility for an additional component of the genetics service.
- Providing specialist advice to clinicians on specific genetic tests.
- Supervision of technical, junior and trainee staff in section.
- Practical and theoretical training of scientific & technical staff.
- Interview Date Wednesday 10 September 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the scientific and clinical background to the disorders tested in the laboratory
Desirable
- Willing to communicate scientific findings and local and national meetings and conferences
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent laboratory bench skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience as a pre-registration scientist in a diagnostic cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics laboratory
Desirable
- Significant experience in a diagnostic cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics laboratory
- Staff supervisory experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- First class or second class BSc degree in an appropriate subject with a strong genetics component
- State registered clinical scientist in Genetics with the Health and Care Professions Council (Masters Degree equivalence)
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical scientist training evidenced by award of Certificate of Competence by the Association for Clinical Cytogenetics or Clinical Molecular Genetics Society or completion of the Modernising Scientific Careers Genetics STP
- Post graduate qualification either Masters degree or PhD in an appropriate subject
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the scientific and clinical background to the disorders tested in the laboratory
Desirable
- Willing to communicate scientific findings and local and national meetings and conferences
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent laboratory bench skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience as a pre-registration scientist in a diagnostic cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics laboratory
Desirable
- Significant experience in a diagnostic cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics laboratory
- Staff supervisory experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- First class or second class BSc degree in an appropriate subject with a strong genetics component
- State registered clinical scientist in Genetics with the Health and Care Professions Council (Masters Degree equivalence)
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical scientist training evidenced by award of Certificate of Competence by the Association for Clinical Cytogenetics or Clinical Molecular Genetics Society or completion of the Modernising Scientific Careers Genetics STP
- Post graduate qualification either Masters degree or PhD in an appropriate subject
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
