The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is pleased to be recruiting Healthcare Scientists with experience working in a Haemato-Oncology diagnostics laboratory. There are several vacancies being recruited to in the Cytogenomic, Molecular and Lymphoma teams. You would be a HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist, or within a year of achieving Clinical Scientist registration. HCPC registered Scientists with suitable experience and qualifications will be appointed at Band 7, and those working towards registration will be appointed at Band 6 until registered, subject to agreed departmental timelines. These are full time permanent positions, though part time or job share may be considered.

The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is the lead laboratory of the East GLH. The East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) is one of seven hubs in the Genomic Medicine Service. Delivering Cancer Genomics testing to 31 NHS Trusts, serving over 9m people, is complex and challenging. It is a busy workplace undergoing transformation. You will be able to analyse and report complex information to provide clinically relevant and timely reports to requesting clinicians.

You will join a dynamic establishment that is keenly developing its staff, making a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.

Main duties of the job

1. Analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorization of hematology cancer cytogenomic / molecular genomic tests2. Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional oncology services3. Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues4. Manage a small team of scientists by recruiting, training and supporting continual personal development5. Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services6. Ensure the continued ISO:15189 compliance of the laboratory using the quality management system

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.

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 employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th August 2024

Interviews are due to be held week commencing 2nd September 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

• First degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualification
• Assessed completion of formal training programme in genomics, clinical molecular genetics, cytogenetics or cancer genetics (i.e. MSc or similar) OR Experience externally assessed as being equivalent
• Registration as a Healthcare Scientist (Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist) with the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional organisation (e.g. ACGS, AHCS, BSGM, IBMS)

Experience

Essential

• Significant work experience in a Clinical Diagnostic Genetics laboratory, working as a Clinical/Biomedical Scientist, undertaking routine and complex genomic tests
• Analysing genomic data and reporting genomics tests
• Acting as a duty scientist or team leader

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge of human cytogenetics and/or cancer genetics
• Knowledge of the processes involved in examining cancer samples in a clinical cytogenetic / molecular genetic laboratory
• To have a good knowledge of analytical methods and processes used for reporting cytogenomic / molecular genomic test results

Skills

Essential

• Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice To have developed ability to deduce probability from a range of opinions
• Good verbal and written communication including the ability to use Microsoft packages
• Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems, microscopes and standard software packages for analysis and reporting

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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