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Rare Disease Lead ScientistinSheffieldinSheffieldPUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

Band 8c: £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
CANCEREMPATHYHAEMATOLOGYHCPCMUSCULOSKELETALNHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustFollow Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to be at the forefront of genomic medicine, significantly impacting the healthcare of individuals with rare diseases.
Access to a wide range of technologies and a strong bioinformatics and informatics support team, enhancing scientific research and application.
Ability to select a preferred Trust location for work, providing flexibility and personal comfort.
Engagement in long-term strategic planning and leadership, influencing the direction of genomic services regionally and nationally.
Collaboration with a network of local, regional, and national scientific teams, fostering professional development and partnership opportunities.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.
Focus on professional growth and contribution to major organizational agendas, enabling the role to evolve with ongoing advancements in genomics.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting role for a Rare Disease Lead Scientist within the North East & Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub. The successful candidate can choose to be based at Sheffield, Leeds, or Newcastle. This position requires an HCPC registration and FRCPath, along with extensive knowledge and experience in Human Genetics and genomic services. The lead scientist will provide scientific leadership across the NEYGLH, contributing to long-term strategic planning, fostering collaboration with national and local scientific teams, and offering expertise on genomic testing.

In addition to overseeing genomic services relevant to rare diseases, the role involves promoting effective communication and collaboration within regional and national genomics networks, thereby supporting the development of genomic healthcare in England. The Trust emphasises inclusivity in its recruitment processes and values diversity, ensuring that all applicants, particularly from underrepresented groups, feel supported and represented throughout the selection process.
Opportunity to be at the forefront of genomic medicine, significantly impacting the healthcare of individuals with rare diseases.
Access to a wide range of technologies and a strong bioinformatics and informatics support team, enhancing scientific research and application.
Ability to select a preferred Trust location for work, providing flexibility and personal comfort.
Engagement in long-term strategic planning and leadership, influencing the direction of genomic services regionally and nationally.
Collaboration with a network of local, regional, and national scientific teams, fostering professional development and partnership opportunities.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.
Focus on professional growth and contribution to major organizational agendas, enabling the role to evolve with ongoing advancements in genomics.

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