Job reference: 002084
Salary: Band 5 - £32,073 - £39,043
Closing date: 29/09/2026
Department: NEY Genomics Central Lab
Location: St James's University Hospital
Division: Pathology CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Robyn Clough
Position: Senior Genetic Technologist
Email: neena.kumar@nhs.net

Job Summary
Permanent Position
Genomics
Band 5, 37.5hours per week, full time

Join us to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
If your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients, then there's no better place to be.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team in the genomics central laboratory at St James's University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science Associate.

Working closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and Yorkshire (NEY) region, applicants should have experience of:

• A broad range of diagnostic techniques, including cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, Next generation sequencing (NGS) and PCR
• Have attained competencies in a range of basic and complex techniques used in a genetics laboratory.
• Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated procedures.
• Be able to show some level of knowledge of analytical and interpretation techniques.
• Ideally applicants will have previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory and have completed or be working towards registration with the AHCS or HCPC.

The successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, good manual dexterity and a high level of attention to detail. By working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, technical and analytical skill and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hour's rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.