Job summary
Addenbrookes CUH Biochemical Genetics Unit is looking for an experienced, versatile, and highly dynamic Biomedical Scientist to join our team of BMS' and MLA's.

To be suitable for this substantive role, you must have a degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC.

Completed registration portfolio awaiting assessment will be considered (starting salary Band 4 until HCPC registration has been awarded.)

You will have the following:-

• Experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
• Experience of IT systems including LIMS systems and Microsoft Office packages
• Competency to perform testing and validate results to defined protocols
• Experience of Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Our laboratory runs an extended hours service and there is a requirement for you to be flexible and able to participate in the shift rota, covering Lates and Saturdays.

Please note that the interview will include a practical and an IT assessment which will be scored and contribute to the overall interview performance.

Main duties of the job
Undertake testing and processing of biological specimens. Entering of results into the hospital IT systems and communication of results to service users.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs. This may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work and competency. Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.

Maintain and promote professional image of the Biomedical Science profession and Cambridge University Hospital's Trust.

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.

Details
Date posted
29 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year

p.a. pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working

Reference number
180-B-264234

Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom

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 5th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 16th October 2026

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

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

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 caf, 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
Essential

• Health Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Started an IBMS specialist diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

Experience
Essential

• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory and associated knowledge
• Experience of using pathology IT systems
• Experience of using quality management systems

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS in a Biomedical Science laboratory

Knowledge
Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of Biomedical Science procedures gained through BSc or equivalent
• Health and safety procedures
• Microsoft office products

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPIC IT system or equivalent LIMS
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Skills
Essential

• Willingness to undertake cross training and extend skill set
• Good communication
• Interpretation and analytical skills
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Degree of manual dexterity
• Teaching and training skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to prioritise own workload and of others to meet the need of the service
• Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in an organised manner and meet deadlines
• Show attention to detail
• Prepared to be flexible in relation to working hours
• Dependable and enthusiastic
• Friendly and approachable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Julie York
julie.york6@nhs.net
01223217160

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