Chief Biomedical Scientist
6 days ago
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced part-time (3 days per week), Band 8a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Research and Development team based at the Public Health Clinical Microbiology laboratory, Cambridge to participate in a Metagenomics project.
You should have extensive laboratory experience in a Microbiology setting, particularly in molecular/Nanopore sequencing. You will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated with good organisational and practical skills supported by scientific knowledge. We are looking for someone with good interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work as a part of a team.
Main duties of the job
Validation and evaluation of Respiratory Metagenomics using next generation sequencing technology
Delivery of Clinical Metagenomic Service
Analysis and interpretation of Quality Controls/results and communication to the wider team
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs
Ensure that all data and development activity is consistent with current governance regulations and data protection, legislation and keeping appropriate records.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 28th November 2024
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
Relevant professional qualification: full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and PhD in microbiology/virology or a related discipline
Experience
Essential
oRelevant Postdoctoral experience in clinical microbiology laboratory oFamiliarity with diverse molecular diagnostic platforms oMolecular assay development and validation oExperience of working in a Category 3 laboratory oExperience of working within the antimicrobial/viral resistance field oEvidence of continuing professional development oExperience of sequencing, including working with Nanopore sequencing technology oAble to troubleshoot library prep workflows for next generation sequencing
Desirable
oSubstantive (postdoctoral) experience in Public Health microbiology in reference and/or diagnostic settings oDemonstrable experience of running services accredited to ISO 15189 standard
Knowledge
Essential
oAbility to use pathology IT systems, including Quality Management systems oAble to perform risk assessment oAble to perform regular audits as required oUnderstanding of Sequencing technology and applications in microbiology oAbility to understand and interpret quality control relating to next generation sequencing results
Desirable
oGood working knowledge of antibiotic susceptibility testing and resistance mechanisms. oProven record of research in relevant areas including significant/relevant publications
Skills
Essential
oAble to provide/receive highly complex information, negotiate and present to peers/others oProblem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands oAbility to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options oAbility to take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action oStrategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise oMeticulous and shows attention to detail oAble to keep accurate laboratory records and provide clear handover instructions to team members
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.-
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