Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Genomics Laboratory as a Genetic Technologist or Biomedical Scientist*.
The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit several Band 5 Technical staff within our wet laboratory to perform specialist genomic processes. Laboratory technical experience and training others is an essential requirement for this highly skilled role.
Experience in a laboratory performing diagnostic molecular tests is highly desirable as the vacancies are within teams performing the following techniques:
- Manual and automated DNA / RNA extractions from a variety of biological samples for both the Rare Disease, Haemato-oncology and Cancer services.
- Assays such as targeted sequencing and disease monitoring tests for the Haem-Onc and Cancer service
- Microarray testing for Rare Disease and Haem-Onc.
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Rare Disease, Haem-Onc & Cancer.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester.
*HCPC regististration protected title. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests.
2. Supervision and training of other technologists and unqualified staff.
3. Work towards or maintain registration with the AHCS or HCPC.
4. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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
Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable.
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 27th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 17th June 2024
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable.
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 27th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 17th June 2024
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree or BSc degree in an appropriate Biological Science or equivalent.
- For Biomedical Scientist: oIBMS Certificate of Competence oHCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Training in an accredited medical genetics laboratory
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
Skills
Essential
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and able to work under pressure
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Team working
- Computer literate - MS Office
- Good verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Communicating with external suppliers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues
- Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control and quality management systems
- Good understanding of patient confidentiality and ethical issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of a clinical diagnostic service
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working within Biomedical science laboratory
- Commonly used genomic testing methods e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, G-banding
- Specialised medical genomic methods e.g. NGS, mutation analysis, FISH, Microarray, karyotype.
- Training and supervising Staff
Desirable
- Analysis and interpretation of laboratory genomic data
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree or BSc degree in an appropriate Biological Science or equivalent.
- For Biomedical Scientist: oIBMS Certificate of Competence oHCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Training in an accredited medical genetics laboratory
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
Skills
Essential
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and able to work under pressure
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Team working
- Computer literate - MS Office
- Good verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Communicating with external suppliers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues
- Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control and quality management systems
- Good understanding of patient confidentiality and ethical issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of a clinical diagnostic service
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working within Biomedical science laboratory
- Commonly used genomic testing methods e.g. PCR, DNA extraction, G-banding
- Specialised medical genomic methods e.g. NGS, mutation analysis, FISH, Microarray, karyotype.
- Training and supervising Staff
Desirable
- Analysis and interpretation of laboratory genomic data
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).