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Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Skills
Interpretation and analytical skills
- Skills
Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- Skills
Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
- Skills
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Skills
High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of the clinical reason for performing and technical understanding of Blood science tests equivalent to that covered by the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
- Knowledge
Understands clinical significance of patient test results and when to action abnormal/unexpected results.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of sources of interference and analytical variables
- Knowledge
Knowledge of IQC procedures and EQA schemes
- Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant quality standards, regulations, and clinical guidelines e.g. ISO15189, HASAW, BSH
- Experience
Substantial practical experience of working in a Blood Sciences laboratory within a healthcare setting.
- Experience
Experience of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialist automated and semi-automated laboratory equipment
- Experience
Experience of Pathology IT systems.
- Experience
Experience of Quality Management Systems.
- Experience
Experience of writing laboratory SOPs
- Experience
Experience of training and competency assessment
- Experience
Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Qualifications
Biomedical Science Degree or Equivalent
- Qualifications
IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification. (applicants working towards this may still be considered)
- Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
- Additional Requirements
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Additional Requirements
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Additional Requirements
Integrity and personal credibility.
- Additional Requirements
Strives for excellence.
- Additional Requirements
Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
- Additional Requirements
Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Additional Requirements
Awareness of self and impact on others
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels
- Skills
Demonstrable mentoring skills
- Experience
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Experience
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Experience
Previous experience of line managing staff
- Experience
Experience of mentoring staff undertaking IBMS training programmes e.g. Registration or specialist portfolio
- Experience
Experience of incident reporting and/or investigation
- Experience
Participation in change control, validation/verification.
- Additional Requirements
Credible and effective leadership qualities.
Job overview
Are you a highly skilled and dedicated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist looking to advance your career in a world-leading healthcare environment? Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Blood Sciences Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded healthcare setting, delivering essential diagnostic services that directly impact patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a team known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative research. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within our Haematology team.
You must have a relevant IBMS Specialist diploma or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience. Applications may be accepted from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are currently progressing through the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or Blood Science. Successful candidates that have not yet finished the portfolio will be paid on AfC Band 5 based on their experience at that grade, until completion and successful assessment and award of their qualification by the IBMS.
An on-site practical assessment will be required as part of the recruitment process and there is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
- To perform the initial screening and further investigation of specialist diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care and authorise the results as directed by departmental procedures and guidelines.
- To use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers and IT in order to deliver Blood sciences Service to our users.
- Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work and competency.
- To maintain competence through CPD.
- To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 day per week service.
- Maintain and promote professional image of both Pathology and CUH Trust.
- To work safely as the job entails coming into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence
Detailed job description and main 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 8th October 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd 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.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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