Job summary
Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic, adaptable individuals keen to join a small but busy Human Research Tissue Bank (HRTB) team at CUH. Human Research Tissue Bank provide a valuable tissue service to researchers both on the Biomedical Research Campus , nationally and internationally.
You will have a positive, professional approach and be keen to work as part of a busy highly skilled team. You will have good attention to detail and be able to work under their own initiative following standard operating procedures and referring to an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist when necessary. This is a crucial position within the laboratory, processing and preparing of a wide range of Tissue Bank and Research Support specimens.
Main duties of the job
To practice as an Assistant Practitioner in Tissue Bank performing core scientific work under the supervision of the team leader.
Prioritising and organising the workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of the service whilst working in compliance with HTA standards.
To work as part of the Tissue Bank service in ensuring turnaround times for banked materials are met.
Deal with fresh samples both diagnostic and research from CUH theatres and researchers, ensuring consent is in place.
Perform specimen reception including receipt onto relevant laboratory management system LIMS.
Assist pathologists/appropriately trained individuals during specimen dissection.
Prepare reagents and consumables.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Advert will close on Sunday 28th January 2024 at midnight
Interviews are due to be held in person week commencing 5th February.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Advert will close on Sunday 28th January 2024 at midnight
Interviews are due to be held in person week commencing 5th February.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education (GCSE)s or equivalent
- A levels or equivalent sufficient for acceptance on a relevant foundation degree
Desirable
- Foundation degree/diploma in appropriate scientific subject or alternative equivalent qualifications
- Degree in an appropriate scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a busy laboratory environment.
- Experience of IT packages i.e., Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Previous Histopathology experience
- Experience working in an NHS/healthcare sector laboratory.
- Experience of data entry into information management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of medical terminology.
- Understanding of Health and safety procedures.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of histopathological techniques
- Understanding of Tissue Bank
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and procedures.
- Able to organise and manage their workload-time management.
- Excellent communication skills, including face to face, email and telephone.
- Can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to show accuracy and attention to detail.
- Keyboard and IT skills/computer literate.
- Manual dexterity
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education (GCSE)s or equivalent
- A levels or equivalent sufficient for acceptance on a relevant foundation degree
Desirable
- Foundation degree/diploma in appropriate scientific subject or alternative equivalent qualifications
- Degree in an appropriate scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a busy laboratory environment.
- Experience of IT packages i.e., Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Previous Histopathology experience
- Experience working in an NHS/healthcare sector laboratory.
- Experience of data entry into information management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of medical terminology.
- Understanding of Health and safety procedures.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of histopathological techniques
- Understanding of Tissue Bank
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and procedures.
- Able to organise and manage their workload-time management.
- Excellent communication skills, including face to face, email and telephone.
- Can work as part of a team or independently.
- Able to show accuracy and attention to detail.
- Keyboard and IT skills/computer literate.
- Manual dexterity
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)