Clinical Scientist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
317 Trustwide, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
The Newcastle Genetics Laboratory forms part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub, (NE&Y GLH) alongside our partners in Leeds and Sh...
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 acquired cancer.
- 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.
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Meets All Criteria
Essential
- First class or second class BSc degree in an appropriate subject with a strong genetics component
- State registered clinical scientist in molecular genetics or cytogenetics with the Health and Care Professions Council (Master's Degree equivalence)
- Previous experience as a pre-registration scientist in a diagnostic genetics laboratory
- Excellent laboratory bench skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Successful completion of clinical scientist training evidenced by award of Certificate of Competence by the Clinical Molecular Genetics Society or Association for Clinical Cytogenetics or completion of the Modernising Scientific Careers Genetics STP
- Post graduate qualification either Master's degree or PhD in an appropriate subject
- Significant experience in a diagnostic genetics laboratory
- Staff supervisory experience
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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