Lead Scientist (Solid Cancer)

Some of you responsibilities will include :

• Providing scientific leadership across the NEYGLH solid cancer service.
• Working closely with GLH Directors, management teams and regional solid cancer teams, while being based at your chosen site.
• Leading strategic planning and service development across the region.
• Collaborating with local and national partners, Clinical Directors and leadership teams to support high-quality genomic testing services.
• Providing expert professional and scientific advice on genomic testing within NEY.
• Building strong networks and contributing to local, regional and national genomics priorities, supporting collaboration, communication and service development.
  
  We are seeking an HCPC-registered scientist with FRCPath, who possesses significant practical and theoretical expertise in Human Genetics.
• You will bring extensive experience across genomic services, together with several areas of highly specialised knowledge and skills relevant to solid cancer genomics.
• This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering high-quality genomic services within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEYGLH) as our Solid Cancer Lead Scientist. The successful candidate can choose to be based at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, or Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
NEYGLH provides a comprehensive solid cancer genomics service and is at the forefront of delivering innovative genomic diagnostics across the region., 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.