Healthcare Scientist Job at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge CB2

Clinical Genomic Science offers a dynamic, stimulating and rewarding career. The East Genomic Laboratory Hub at Cambridge University Hospitals is looking for post-graduate and post-doctoral scientists with knowledge of genetics/genomics/molecular biology who wish to apply their skills within our Solid Cancer Genomic Service.

We are recruiting Healthcare Scientists to support the expansion of the Solid Cancer Genomic Service to provide large scale, high quality, patient-centric genomic testing. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic scientists with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team within this specialist clinical area. You will contribute to the service by the analysis and reporting of a range of diagnostic, predictive and screening genomic tests. There will be opportunity to support service development and R&D projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for science graduates to gain experience of genomic diagnostics; expert training and support in specialist areas will be provided. The laboratory supports HCPC registration for those who are interested and eligible, through an organised framework which includes mentoring and funded access to formal training modules/MSt.

You can read more about us at www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk.
1. Analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic test results
2. Deliver and maintain a high quality diagnostic service
3. Development and introduction of new tests

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 8th January 2023

Interviews are due to be held on TBC

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.


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