Senior Genetic Technologist / Biomedical Scientist

Senior Genetic Technologist / Biomedical Scientist Band 6 Main area Genomics Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Roster 8am-8pm, Monday-Sunday Hours * Full time * Part time * Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-264194 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/08/2026 23:59 Job overview East Genomics is one of seven regional services which make up the Genomic Medicine Service. Delivering Genomics testing to 31 NHS Trusts, serving over 9m people, is complex and challenging. We are therefore pleased to be recruiting experienced Biomedical Scientists or Genetics Technologists to lead our FISH and Culturing Sections. The Genomics Laboratory is the lead laboratory of East Genomics. It is a busy workplace undergoing transformation. The post holders will be able to lead their team in delivering an accurate and timely service which puts the patient first. Patient confidentiality is critical within a genomics laboratory, and the post holder must understand what that means and how it is ensured. The successful applicants will join a dynamic, growing establishment that is developing its staff in a vibrant atmosphere, making a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology. You can read more about us at www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk Main duties of the job * Act as the accountable Team Lead for a specific technical section of the laboratory including managing the staff, equipment and processes within it. * Manages and coordinates the day to day activities associated within a specific technical section. * Leads on service improvement and staff development necessary to address the changing needs of the GLH. * Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests. * Maintain or work towards attaining AHCS or HCPC registration Working for our organisation Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals 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. Detailed job description and main 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 This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 1st September 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 café, 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 * Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent * Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion. * Management Qualification Experience * Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to the post (FISH or Cell Culturing) * Experience of managing or supervising a team. * Experience of laboratory IT systems and software * Practical experience of Quality Management Systems to ISO 15189:2022 * Previous relevant experience of working in an NHS laboratory * Recruitment and selection procedures * Staff appraisal and development * Experience of performing Risk Assessments Knowledge * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of cytogenetic testing * Principals of Good Laboratory Practise * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands. * The use of a Quality Management System in an ISO 15189:20222 accredited laboratory * Root cause analysis Skills * Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role * Ability to effectively train and motivate others. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Interpretation and analytical skills * Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently * Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service * Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time. * Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a safe and kind way. * Change management Additional Requirements * The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together: safe, kind, excellent. * Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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