Biomedical Scientist

Applications from motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists with HCPC registration are invited for the post of Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemical Genetics Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Applicants will have completed their IBMS Registration portfolio and ideally have some experience of working at a band 5 level.

The Biochemical Genetics Unit provides newborn blood spot screening for East Anglia, together with metabolic investigations for hospitals within this area and further afield. The laboratory team is committed to providing a friendly, responsive and efficient service, and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate their ability to be a team player.

The laboratory has UKAS accreditation and the department is an IBMS approved training laboratory; we are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. This post will allow the successful candidate to develop transferable skills and experience in various methodologies including tandem mass spectrometry and a range of chromatographic techniques. Previous experience using tandem mass spectrometry is helpful but full training will be provided.

Applications from Trainee Biomedical Scientists who have completed their IBMS Registration portfolio but are awaiting assessment will be considered.

• Undertake testing and processing of biomedical specimens, analysis and entering of results into the HIS
• Work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service
• Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work and competency
• Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st February 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 7th March 2023

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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.