Biomedical Scientist or Specialist Biomedical

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Come and join us on our exciting journey.

We are moving to a brand new laboratory in 2024 and are looking to expand our workforce significantly before that move.

Cambridge University Hospitals Histopathology department is one of the largest in the country with over 130 non-medical staff supporting over 50 consultant histopathologists. There is site specific reporting and we support many regional and national programmes. We are looking for people who have a desire for pushing the boundaries of current practice and want to join in a transformational programme of work which will involve adoption of new and innovative technologies and work practices. We have already adopted digital pathology and are looking to capitalise on the opportunities it offers. The department prides itself on staff development and offers many training and education opportunities for staff of all grades.

We are holding an open day for prospective staff where you can find out more about the department and our future plans and have the opportunity to talk to our current staff about the department and the opportunities it offers.

**We have several opportunities as**:

- Trainee/ Registered Biomedical Scientist - Band 5 (Annex 21)
- Trainee/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Band 5 (Annex 21)/ Band 6

Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist (*Trainee Biomedical Scientist) - Band 5/6 (*Annex 21)
- Performs a wide range of routine healthcare science activities, whilst supporting junior members of staff including specimen receipt, specimen preparation including assisting pathologists at cut-up, embedding and microtomy of surgical tissue, slide collation, specimen storage and maintenance of equipment
- To 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.
- The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
- Participation in specialist areas of the laboratory.

Biomedical Scientist (*Trainee Biomedical Scientist) - Band 5

**Plus**:
- Maintains clinical and maintenance records in relation to activities carried out.
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - (*Trainee Biomedical Scientist) - Band 6 (*Annex 21)

**Plus**:
- Demonstrate duties to new or less experienced employees.
- Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.
- Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work.

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.

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

**Additional information**:
Trainee/ Registered Biomedical Scientist - Band 5 (Annex 21)

Trainee/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Band 5 (Annex 21)/ Band 6
- Registered staff looking to complete their Specialist Diploma are also welcome to apply

This vacancy will close on 13th April 2023

Once shortlisted, you will get a chance to visit the department, as well as carry out the interview on the same dayOpen day will be on the 22 April 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.


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