Biomedical Scientist

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Travel subsidies

Free parking

Staff break spaces

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. The role supports ward-based testing devices, device training and near-patient testing across sites, with opportunities for development and flexible working patterns.

You will be expected to work with IT systems, hospital information systems, and quality management processes, and to progress towards IBMS Registration Portfolio while

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or near HCPC registration with intention to complete.
• Experience with Point of Care Testing across ward settings.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing across multiple sites.
• Support ward-based testing devices and near-patient testing facilities.
• Train end users on POCT devices and ensure quality procedures are followed.

Skills

HCPC registration

POCT experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Hospital information systems

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Main area Point of Care Testing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (4 shifts a week (between Monday and Friday) 7:30-17:30 with 37 minute break. (On-call requirements once competent) Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-264256

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration, to join the POCT Team to help support ward based testing devices, device training and near patient testing facilities within the service.

You must be keen to learn, show a strong commitment to professional development, teamwork, with attention to detail and flexibility of skills. Ideally you will possess:

• Relevant Biomedical Science Lab experience
• Experience of IT systems including hospital/laboratory information systems, Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems

We may also consider applications from candidates who are near to completion of their IBMS Registration Portfolio. Successful candidates without the appropriate qualification will be paid on the Band 5 - Annex 21 of the NHS T&C of Service pay structure for Trainees until HCPC registration is achieved. Evidence for this will be checked if invited for an interview.

An on-site practical will form part of the interview process so applicants must attend in person.

Main duties of the job

To practice as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to:

• Communicating with Service users and laboratory staff on appropriate samples, timing or conditions.
• Performing POCT techniques in accordance with standard operating procedures across multiple sites.
• Supervising unqualified staff in the work area.
• Preparing information for presentation at relevant meetings, including training of end users on POCT devices.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 8.00am on 30th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 18th November 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 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD
• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

• Worked in routine areas of a haematology or blood sciences laboratory at trainee grade or above
• Basic keyboard skills
• Use of Trust IT systems
• Use of Microsoft Office products
• Experience of Point of Care Testing

Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written Communication

Skills

• Show attention to detail

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.
• Prepared to be flexible in relation to working hours if necessary

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.