Job overview

The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, lead provider for the East Genomic Medicine Service, is seeking to recruit a Principal Clinical Scientist (Band 8a).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Clinical Scientist with significant scientific and operational experience in genomics laboratory testing to lead and manage a team. You will bring extensive expertise in the analysis and interpretation of genomic data, as well as in the preparation and authorisation of clinical reports. Strong communication, leadership, management, and supervisory skills are essential.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service, working in close collaboration with clinical colleagues and technical teams. As a key member of the rare disease management team, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of a defined area of the rare disease service within the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory.

You will also play an active role in supporting innovation and service development, contributing to the continuous improvement of genomic testing pathways, technologies, and workflows, and supporting the implementation of new methodologies into routine practice.

A key aspect of the role is a strong commitment to quality management. You will contribute to, and help lead, quality management activities, ensuring compliance with laboratory accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. You will also be involved in teaching and training.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Responsible for leading and managing a team of scientists undertaking genetic diagnostic tests in rare disease.

Analysis, interpretation of data, and writing and authorising of clinical reports.

Providing clinical scientific expertise for the repertoire of disorders/tests offered by the assigned team.

Training and mentoring of scientific staff.

Member of the laboratory leadership team, contributing to all aspects of providing a high quality service.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.