Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Department of Immunology at Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge seek an experienced, HCPC registered specialist Healthcare Scientist.
This is a full time, permanent position in our busy and progressive ISO 15189 accredited Immunology laboratory. We provide an extensive specialist repertoire alongside a routine autoimmune serology, allergy and myeloma service to local, regional and national centres.
Working with our experienced scientific team of Biomedical and Clinical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, trainees and support staff, you will be expected to join the evening/Saturday rota when competent.
The department is continually improving and has several service development projects currently underway, with all staff encouraged and supported to contribute to their success.
This exciting opportunity is open to HCPC registered Healthcare Scientists, with experience in an NHS diagnostic Immunology Laboratory. To be appointed you will hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Immunology, or have evidence of significant progress towards its completion.
In return we offer a variety of training and development opportunities, well supported by our professional and knowledgeable scientific and clinical teams.
Process routine and specialist investigations in department
Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed
Where required, lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
Supervise and train less experienced staff
Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs. This will include participation in Saturday and evening rota.
The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, urine, CSF and respiratory secretions
Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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.
You will be expected to deputise for their Section leader and be involved in areas such as recruitment, training, health and safety, and many aspects of quality management.
Experience of responsibilities in these areas or of leading a small team within a department is desirable.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 31st March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 12th April 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.
HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
Biomedical Science Degree
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Immunology
Working towards IBMS Specialist Diploma in Immunology
Substantial practical experience of working in an NHS Diagnostic laboratory
Recent practical experience of routine analytical procedures in Immunology
Recent practical experience of specialist analytical procedures in Immunology
Experience of staff supervision and training
Previous experience of line managing staff
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Experience of Pathology IT systems.
Experience of Quality Management Systems
Experience of performing Risk Assessments
Good theoretical knowledge of routine analytical procedures in Immunology
Good theoretical knowledge of specialist analytical procedures in Immunology
Good verbal and written communication
Understanding of diagnostic techniques and their application to clinical diagnosis
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Integrity and personal credibility.
Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service,
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
Openness
Ability to learn from experience
Awareness of self and impact on others
The ability to understand and behave all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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Salary
£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
