Clinical Scientist

Main area Division B-Healthcare Science Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working
• Compressed hours

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit a Clinical Scientist to the Haem-Onc cytogenetics team.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of genomic testing for leukaemia diagnosis.

You are required to have several years of hands‑on experience analysis of FISH and G-banded Karyotype analysis. SNP array analysis experience would be desirable as well as cytogenetic laboratory techniques and safe sample handling.

Service improvement and quality management in a UKAS accredited laboratory is highly desirable.

Clinical Scientist roles will include supervision and mentoring of staff and managing resources to deliver a safe and accredited service.

The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester.

Working hours are rostered between 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, so flexibility is desirable.

1. Analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorization of hematology cancer cytogenomic tests

2. Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional oncology services

3. Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues

4. Manage a small team of scientists by recruiting, training and supporting continual personal development

5. Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services

6. Ensure the continued ISO:15189 compliance of the laboratory using the quality management system

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 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.

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