Job summary
We are recruiting a fixed-term Senior Genetic Technologist/NGS Team Lead to cover our Next Generation Sequencing Service here in the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory. This is a 2 year secondment opportunity for a permanent member of staff, you must have the agreement and support of your current line manager before applying.

We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable individual ready to step up into this leadership role.

The Genomics Laboratory is the lead laboratory of East Genomics. It is a busy workplace undergoing transformation. The post holders will be able to lead their team in delivering an accurate and timely service which puts the patient first. Patient confidentiality is critical within a genomics laboratory, and the post holder must understand what that means and how it is ensured.

The successful applicants will join a dynamic, growing establishment that is developing its staff in a vibrant atmosphere, making a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.

You can read more about us at www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• Act as the accountable Team Lead for a specific technical section of the laboratory (NGS) including managing the staff, equipment and processes within it.
• Manages and coordinates the day to day activities associated within a specific technical section.
• Leads on service improvement and staff development necessary to address the changing needs of the GLH.
• Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests.
• Maintain or work towards attaining AHCS or HCPC registration

About us
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.

Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
180-B-264229
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 05th October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Right to Work
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent
• Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion.

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in Genomics

Experience
Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to the post (NGS)
• Experience of managing or supervising a team.
• Experience of laboratory IT systems and software
• Practical experience of Quality Management Systems to ISO 15189:2022

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience of working in an NHS laboratory
• Recruitment and selection procedures
• Staff appraisal and development
• Experience of performing Risk Assessments

Knowledge
Essential

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of cytogenetic testing
• Principals of Good Laboratory Practise
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
• The use of a Quality Management System in an ISO 15189:20222 accredited laboratory

Desirable

• Audit process
• Root cause analysis

Skills
Essential

• Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
• Ability to effectively train and motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpretation and analytical skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time.

Desirable

• Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a safe and kind way.
• Change management

Additional Requirements
Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together: safe, kind, excellent.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
NGS Technical Programme Manager
Souhile Abdussalam
souhile.abdussalam@nhs.net
01223348801

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).