Specialist Biomedical/Healthcare Scientist

The Department of Immunology at Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge seek an experienced HCPC registered specialist Healthcare Scientist.

This is for a full time, permanent position in our busy and progressive UKAS 15189 accredited Immunology laboratory. We provide an extensive specialist repertoire alongside a routine autoimmune serology, allergy and myeloma service to local, regional and international centres.

Working as part of our experienced scientific team in analysis of patient samples, you will be expected to take part in the shift system (days, evenings and Saturdays) after appropriate training.

In return we offer a variety of training and development opportunities, well supported by our professional and knowledgeable scientific and clinical teams.

This exciting opportunity is open to state registered Healthcare Scientists, with experience in an NHS diagnostic Immunology Laboratory. You will have a Masters degree, IBMS Specialist Diploma in Immunology or equivalent knowledge as assessed by the HCPC. Evidence of leading a small team and managing a bench or section within a department will be beneficial to your application.

• Process routine and specialist investigations in department
• Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed
• Where required, lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
• Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
• Supervise and train less experienced staff
• Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
• Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs. This will include an extended working day and participation in delivery of a 12 hour, 6 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 blood, urine, CSF and respiratory secretions
• 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 on 27th March 2023

Interviews are due to be held week commencing 11th 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.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.