Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Histopathology Department in the role of a Senior Biomedical Scientist. We have recently moved to a brand-new state-of-the-art facility and are looking to expand our workforce.

The department is well-equipped, fully computerised, and UKAS-accredited to ISO 15189 standards.

If you like to be busy and enjoy working in a laboratory environment, then consider joining our team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist.

A strong commitment to personal and professional development and teamwork is essential for this post. In return, you will be welcomed into a developing team as a key valued member, with opportunities for professional development and experience.

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 to push the boundaries of current practice and want to join a transformational programme of work that will involve the 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.

Main duties of the job

To practice as a Section Leader in Histopathology Department, within the staining area with Immunohistochemistry as primary focus, undertaking a wide variety of automated and non-automated, complex analytical procedures requiring a high level of manual dexterity, prioritising and organising the workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of the service and demonstrating expertise in Histopathological techniques, including, H&E, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.

This post involves staff supervision and management of a team within the Histopathology Department.

This post will be expected to participate in and lead the development of extended working hours and a week for the Department.

Ensure that all aspects of ISO 15189 and external governing bodies are achieved and maintained, in accordance with both local and national guidelines.

Participate in rotation within core histology services and on-call services

Participate in technical, quality, training, and education as required by the department within the scope of practice.

Working for our organisation

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.