Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Closing date is 14 April 2026
Are you a highly skilled and dedicated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist looking to advance your career in a world-leading healthcare environment?
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled HCPC registered Advanced Biomedical Scientist specialising in Biochemistry to join our dynamic Blood Sciences department.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded healthcare setting, delivering essential diagnostic services that directly impact patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a team known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative research. As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high‐quality diagnostic services within our Biochemistry team.
A presentation will be required as part of the recruitment process and there is an expectation that the post holder will support in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible as lead Biomedical Scientist for a specialist area
* Manages and coordinates the day‐to‐day activities of the team
* Leads on service improvement
* Processes specialist investigations and responsible for standard and quality of results
* Provides specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
* Provides specialist service e.g. training, advanced trouble‐shooting, problem solving for specialist requirement.
* To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 day per week service.
* Maintain and promote professional image of both Pathology and CUH Trust.
* To work safely as the job entails coming into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
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 1,100 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, it is a 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 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 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 14th April 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 29th April 2026.
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.
Person Specification Qualifications
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* MSc in Biomedical Science or related subject
* Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required, e.g. higher specialist diploma (IBMS)
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Holds or is working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as a certificate in Quality Management, Training or Leadership
Experience
* Experience of Pathology IT systems.
* Experience of Quality Management Systems.
* Experience of training and supervision of staff.
* Substantial practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
* Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS at a senior level.
* Experience of performing incident investigations, audits and risk assessments.
Knowledge
* Theoretical knowledge of Biomedical procedures.
* Specialist knowledge of Blood Sciences – particularly Biochemistry.
* Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
* Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
* Demonstrable understanding of ISO15189.
* Knowledge of HR policies.
Skills
* Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet the needs of the service.
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills – can work as part of a team.
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
* High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
* Ability to follow processes and procedures.
* Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff.
* Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* Strives for excellence.
* Motivated, dependable, enthusiastic, friendly and approachable.
* Able to cope with pressure and maintain self‐control in difficult and challenging situations.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Credible and effective leadership qualities.
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.
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