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Genomic Practitioner
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Job summary
We are seeking a caring and motivated individual to join our Clinical Genetics team as a Genomic Practitioner. The Genomic Practitioner will support the delivery of Clinical Genetics Services to patients and families, including the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service, across the East Anglian region. The Genomic Practitioner will manage tasks in a timely, professional manner.
Individuals who are creative, flexible and may be considering a career in genetic counselling, clinical research or project delivery may find this opportunity provides a key stepping stone to their career development. Applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Facilitate patient access to the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service, including documenting the record of discussion, arranging patient and relative blood samples and coordinating return of relevant forms.
Support the delivery of Clinical Genetics Services to patients and families, including reviewing and responding to requests for information from other genetics services, ensuring efficient recording of patients on National disease registries, and gathering patient family history information over the phone. This will also include supporting the continued mainstreaming of genomic medicine, and creating, developing, and cataloguing patient information resources.
Contribute to the completion of the 100,000 Genomes Project, manage requests for patient withdrawal, and re-consent patients who have turned 16 since joining the project.
You will have an interest in, and some prior knowledge of genomics but will have access to full training. You will be supported by clinical leadership within Clinical Genetics.
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
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
180-D-264261
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D
Hills Road
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.
The advert will close at midnight on 8 November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 25 November 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 8 November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 25 November 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.
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
- Educated to a Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology) AND evidence of completion of a relevant genomics course OR
- Qualified Nurse, Midwife or Health Visitor with current professional registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in genetics
- Completion of a relevant counselling skills course
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, healthcare related or care setting (either paid or volunteer)
- Experience following pathways, guidelines and/or standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical genetics service
- Experience of recruiting, educating and monitoring patients and/or patient samples within a clinical environment
- Experience in telephone working
- Experience of teaching or delivering presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of whole genome sequencing and the NHS plans for mainstreaming of genomics
- An understanding of the principles of informed consent and confidentiality as they apply to clinical genetics
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical genetics specialty and demonstrable interest in genetics / genomics
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit design and implementation
- Strong foundation in genetics, inheritance, and rare inherited conditions at Degree level, demonstrated by relevant Undergraduate course modules
- Knowledge of electronic healthcare records
- Understanding of issues faced by families with inherited or rare disease
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate sensitivity and maturity when faced with difficult circumstances
- Strong data management skills
- A flexible and patient centred approach to work
- Effective time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
- Leadership skills
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology) AND evidence of completion of a relevant genomics course OR
- Qualified Nurse, Midwife or Health Visitor with current professional registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in genetics
- Completion of a relevant counselling skills course
Experience
Essential
- Experience in healthcare, healthcare related or care setting (either paid or volunteer)
- Experience following pathways, guidelines and/or standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working within a clinical genetics service
- Experience of recruiting, educating and monitoring patients and/or patient samples within a clinical environment
- Experience in telephone working
- Experience of teaching or delivering presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of whole genome sequencing and the NHS plans for mainstreaming of genomics
- An understanding of the principles of informed consent and confidentiality as they apply to clinical genetics
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical genetics specialty and demonstrable interest in genetics / genomics
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit design and implementation
- Strong foundation in genetics, inheritance, and rare inherited conditions at Degree level, demonstrated by relevant Undergraduate course modules
- Knowledge of electronic healthcare records
- Understanding of issues faced by families with inherited or rare disease
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate sensitivity and maturity when faced with difficult circumstances
- Strong data management skills
- A flexible and patient centred approach to work
- Effective time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
- Leadership skills
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom