Cancer Genomics
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Cancer Genomics – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the West Midlands Genomics Laboratory (WMGL), the leading centre of the Central and South Genomics Hub (C&S GLH) and part of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust. The laboratory employs over 400 staff across scientific and technical programmes, providing a unique opportunity to train alongside highly experienced clinical scientists and technologists. Trainees will benefit from our extensive experience in delivering a variety of training programmes, world-class expertise, and personalised support.
Rotations will primarily take place within the West Midlands, specifically Birmingham. Some training will be delivered remotely by colleagues from the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub, and there may be opportunities to attend our consortium partner laboratories in Oxford and Wessex, as required.
Local promotion details for post(s): Open Day for prospective applicants took place in December 2024, recordings can be found here https://rglbirmingham-openday.co.uk/videos.html
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Cancer Genomics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the Cambridge Genomics Laboratory, leading centre of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) and part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). With over 50 trainees pursuing professional registration and 250 members of staff undertaking continuing professional development, we are deeply invested in education and training. Trainees will benefit from our significant experience in STP delivery, world-class expertise and individualised support.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Harriet Logan
Email: harriet.logan3@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Posts will be based at the NWGLH Manchester Site at St. Mary’s Hospital. However, STPs will be expected to travel to other sites to complete some of their specialist training, including The Christie and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Local promotion details for post(s): The NWGLH Virtual Lab Open Day was held on 24/01/2025. Details can be found on the NWGLH website.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Holly O'Dea
Email: holly.o'dea@mft.nhs.uk
Cancer Genomics – Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
The base laboratory for training in Oxford will be at the Churchill Hospital. There may be the occasional travel to the other local hospital sites, however, good transport links are available. Delivery of the STP in Cancer Genomics for the Central and South GLH will be across the geographical region and trainees will be expected to travel to each of the laboratories for delivery of specialist training.
Local promotion details for post(s): We are unable to provide individual site visits. However, if you are interested in finding out more about the Oxford Laboratory, please contact us.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jennifer Whitfield
Email: jennifer.whitfield@ouh.nhs.uk
Cancer Genomics – Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will be principally based in the Molecular Diagnostics department at the Royal Surrey Hospital. In the first year, there will be rotation into the local Haematology, Histology and Bioinformatics departments. The trainee will have the opportunity to attend Oncology, Haematology and Surgical clinics and will be encouraged to participate in outreach work such as Reach out for Healthcare science, science4U and being a STEM ambassador.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Gwen Wark
Email: gwen.wark@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield genetics laboratories work in a collaborative as the North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH). Our NEY GLH sites are accredited as an STP training Consortium, however trainees will be employed by and based at their home Trust. Elements of training will be delivered across our sites and whilst much of this training has been successfully transferred to remote delivery it will be necessary for trainees to spend time at our partner organisations during their period of training, to receive a complete programme of education and development. This is built into training plans which will be clearly developed and communicated with trainees and supported by the NEY GLH training group. We have consolidated our wet laboratory testing activity into two sites (Leeds and Newcastle). Scientific analysis and reporting activity will continue in Sheffield, which is our main centre for specialised rare disease service delivery.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Mark Watson
Email: mark.watson6@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Synnovis
The training will be delivered by the South East Genomic Laboratories Hub (SEGLH) – Synnovis Consortium. The trainee will be primarily based at Guy’s Hospital but will have the opportunity to visit King’s College Hospital for certain aspects of their training.
Local promotion details for post(s): You can watch a recording of our most recent Open Day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnw9P_rro3E
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Cancer Genomics – The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Are you ready to make a profound impact in the field of Clinical Genomics and help shape the future of cancer diagnostics? If you’re passionate about patient care, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit, we have a remarkable opportunity waiting for you – join the pioneers at Royal Marsden’s Clinical Genomics Lab.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Mikel Valganon-Petrizan
Email: mikel.valganonpetrizan@rmh.nhs.uk