• Job Description

  Req#: C9425-26-0053?language=en&page=26&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Fixed Term | 12 Months

  Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS) is a committed team of over 100 colleagues, delivering core and specialist rare disease and oncology genomics services as part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH), with partners in Leeds and Newcastle.

  From April 2024, SDGS became a focused, 'dry' analysis and reporting department, receiving 'wet' lab work data/results from our partner laboratories.

  About You

  • GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent are required, and any administration qualifications would be desirable
  • Familiarity with MS office or similar and experience of working within an office environment as well as possessing good communication and organisational skills.
  • Be comfortable handling specimens and previous experience of this is desirable
  • It is essential that that you are a good team member with the confidence to work independently whenever necessary. And possess the ability to handle confidential material in an appropriate manner

  Main duties of the job

  The administration team is an integral part of Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service providing support which is essential to the provision of an excellent service to the department and to our patients.

  Various office duties are performed by the team including dealing with the post, telephone calls & emails, data-input and several other tasks.

  Specimen reception duties cover approximately 40% of this position. It includes dealing with specimens as per the job description and entering patient data onto data bases used by the departmen

  About us

  At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

  We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

  We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

  Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

  As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

  We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  425-26-7773266

  Job locations

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

  Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

  Diversity Statement

  At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

  Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

  Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

  Diversity Statement

  At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

  Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.

  Desirable

  • RSA2 typing/ word processing or equivalent
  • ECDL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Familiarity with MS Office software or similar

  Desirable

  • Experience of office work.
  • Experience in using spreadsheets.
  • Experience inputting data to databases.

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Numerate & literate
  • Good communication skills, adaptable, well-organized

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Good team worker
  • Able to handle confidential material in an appropriate manner.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.

  Desirable

  • RSA2 typing/ word processing or equivalent
  • ECDL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Familiarity with MS Office software or similar

  Desirable

  • Experience of office work.
  • Experience in using spreadsheets.
  • Experience inputting data to databases.

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Numerate & literate
  • Good communication skills, adaptable, well-organized

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Good team worker
  • Able to handle confidential material in an appropriate manner.

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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