Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy Genomics Laboratory, we are looking for Healthcare Science Practitioners to join our busy technical team.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs recently established to provide the new 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.
We are looking for someone with an enthusiastic and flexible attitude who has experience in sample preparation, DNA/RNA Extraction, culturing, gel electrophoresis or PCR. You will be a key member of the technical team, training staff and maintaining laboratory equipment.
We also have available positions in our equipment team which would involve assisting our equipment technical lead with ensuring the laboratory is upkeeping assets in alignment with ISO standards.
This role can be adapted to align with the Level 6 apprenticeship pathway, where alongside your full time position, a BSc in Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited), can be obtained over a 4 year period. We encourage candidates who are considering a career in Biomedical Science, but do not have an accredited Biomedical Science qualification, to apply. ***Please note this is subject to certain acceptance criteria***
Main duties of the job
- Perform routine genomic techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, culturing and harvesting of cells, FISH.
- Use and maintenance of specialised equipment and robotics.
- Requisitioning of general laboratory consumables.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 1st September 2024
Interviews will be held at the end of September/beginning of October.
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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
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.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st September 2024
Interviews will be held at the end of September/beginning of October.
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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
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
- Foundation degree/diploma in appropriate scientific subject or alternative equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- BSc degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of commonly used genomic laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA extraction, cell culture and Florescence in situ hybridisation (FISH).
- Working in a routine laboratory environment (eg diagnostic lab), following standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Working with an electronic laboratory Quality Management System
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Laboratory health and safety issues
- Familiar with patient confidentiality and ethical issues
- Basic understanding of clinical genetic testing procedures
- Familiar with quality control procedures and laboratory accreditation.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, both verbally and written
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and show attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Able to organise own workload and work under pressure, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard at all times
Desirable
- Problem solving/trouble-shooting
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.
- Genuine interest in working in health care
- Dependable and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree/diploma in appropriate scientific subject or alternative equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- BSc degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of commonly used genomic laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA extraction, cell culture and Florescence in situ hybridisation (FISH).
- Working in a routine laboratory environment (eg diagnostic lab), following standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Working with an electronic laboratory Quality Management System
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Laboratory health and safety issues
- Familiar with patient confidentiality and ethical issues
- Basic understanding of clinical genetic testing procedures
- Familiar with quality control procedures and laboratory accreditation.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, both verbally and written
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and show attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Able to organise own workload and work under pressure, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard at all times
Desirable
- Problem solving/trouble-shooting
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.
- Genuine interest in working in health care
- Dependable and enthusiastic
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).