Biomedical Scientist inCambridge inCambridge PUBLISHED
THU 23 JAN 2025
The department, one of the largest in the UK, offers opportunities for professional development and emphasises staff training. Benefits for employees include subsidized transport, on-site leisure facilities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. The role requires adaptability and the ability to work within safety guidelines, as it involves handling human body fluids and hazardous materials. The closing date for applications is February 2, 2025, with interviews scheduled for February 10, 2025.
We are moving to a brand new, state of the art laboratory in 2025 and are looking to expand our workforce before that move.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Histopathology Department in the role of a Biomedical Scientist.
You will work as part of a large and enthusiastic team, contributing to a wide variety of procedures in a busy environment. Tasks require a meticulous attention to detail and a high level of manual dexterity. Patient focus and a drive for quality, with an understanding of the importance of accurate test results are essential. You will be highly organised with good time management skills and self-motivation, but also need a flexible approach to work well within a team.
Experience of diagnostic Histopathology laboratory work is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
You will be welcomed into a developing team as a key valued member, with opportunities for professional development and experience.
- 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
- Maintains clinical and maintenance records in relation to activities carried out.
- Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.
- 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.
NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence
About us
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. This 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.
Candidates are required to be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd February 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 10th February 2025
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.
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