Job overview

The East Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is recruiting HCPC registered Clinical Scientists to support the expansion of the Rare Disease Genomic Service to provide large scale, high quality, patient-centric genomic testing.

You should be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team in an area of core or specialist testing using a range of techniques, including whole genome sequencing, and utilising molecular and cytogenomics skills. There are opportunities to contribute to service development and R&D.

 Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Clinical Scientists with post-graduate qualifications in Genomics and significant experience in a genomic diagnostic environment; scientists close to registration are encouraged to apply. We support flexible, part-remote and part-time working. The East GLH provides genomic testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of rare and inherited diseases, haematological malignancies and cancers. We are working to provide equal access to testing for a population of 8.3 million people within the East Midlands and East of England. Our vision is for the East GLH to become a national leader for clinical translation and implementation of new tests and technologies, and to build an international reputation as a research active, clinically accredited genomic laboratory. 

Main duties of the job

You can read more about us at www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk.

Main duties:

•          Analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorisation of genetic and genomic test results

•          Deliver and maintain a high quality diagnostic service

•          Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues

•          Support the recruitment and training and continual personal development of junior scientists

•          Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services

•          Ensure the continued compliance of the laboratory using the quality management system

Working for our organisation

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.