Job overview

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS) is a committed team of over 100 professionals delivering core and specialist rare disease and oncology genomics services as part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH), in partnership with Leeds and Newcastle. From April 2024, SDGS has evolved into a focused ‘dry’ analysis and reporting department, receiving ‘wet’ lab work data/results from our partner laboratories.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced person to join our team and lead a group of scientific staff in delivering high-quality genomic services for Neurology. You will develop your expertise in genomic technologies, especially whole genome sequencing, while working with clinicians and laboratories at different levels.

About You:

You are a compassionate leader with a background in Genetics and Healthcare Science. You are experienced in service planning, development, and delivery, and are dedicated to improving genomic services. You are registered with the appropriate scheme for Healthcare Scientists and hold a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists Part 1 (or equivalent experience).

If you're looking to make an impact in the world of Neurology genomics and lead an enthusiastic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Deputy Head of Service, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of scientific staff to provide high-quality genomic services in Neurology.

• Develop and share your expertise, focusing on genomic technologies, especially whole genome sequencing.

• Collaborate with clinicians and other laboratories locally, regionally, and nationally on behalf of the GLH, and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings.

• Guide the ongoing development of services.

• Lead your team with compassion and focus on staff growth

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.