Clinical Scientist

Cambridge University Hospitals

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Full time

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Compressed hours

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Scientist for the Haem-Onc cytogenetics team at Addenbrooke's. You will analyze FISH and G-banded karyotype data to support leukemia diagnosis and contribute to a high-quality regional service.

The role requires several years of hands-on experience in cytogenetics, with SNP array knowledge desirable. Training, supervision, and leadership duties are included within an NHS framework.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience analyzing FISH and G-banded karyotype analysis.
Experience with genomic testing for leukaemia diagnosis would be advantageous.
Experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory and quality management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Analyse, interpret, report and authorize hematology cancer cytogenomic tests.
Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional oncology services.
Provide expert advice to clinicians and colleagues.
Manage a small team of scientists including recruitment and training.
Drive continuous improvement and development of laboratory services.
Ensure ISO:15189 compliance through the quality management system.

Skills

FISH analysis

Karyotype analysis

SNP array analysis

Genomic testing knowledge

Education

First degree in biological science

MSc in genomics or cancer genetics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microscopes

Job description

Main area Division B-Healthcare Science Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working
Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-264222

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit a Clinical Scientist to the Haem-Onc cytogenetics team.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of genomic testing for leukaemia diagnosis.

You are required to have several years of hands‑on experience analysis of FISH and G-banded Karyotype analysis. SNP array analysis experience would be desirable as well as cytogenetic laboratory techniques and safe sample handling.

Service improvement and quality management in a UKAS accredited laboratory is highly desirable.

Clinical Scientist roles will include supervision and mentoring of staff and managing resources to deliver a safe and accredited service.

The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the 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.

Working hours are rostered between 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, so flexibility is desirable.

Main duties of the job

1. Analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorization of hematology cancer cytogenomic tests

2. Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional oncology services

3. Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues

4. Manage a small team of scientists by recruiting, training and supporting continual personal development

5. Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services

6. Ensure the continued ISO:15189 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 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.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held week commencing 5th October 2026.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
Career and development opportunities
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
Research experience and opportunities
Lovely location and quality of life
Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

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

First degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualification
Assessed completion of formal training programme in genomics, clinical cytogenetics or cancer genetics (i.e. MSc or similar) OR Experience externally assessed as being equivalent
Registration as a Healthcare Scientist (Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist) with the Health Care Professions Council
Membership of relevant professional organisation (e.g. ACGS, AHCS, BSGM, IBMS)

Experience

Significant work experience in a Clinical Diagnostic Genetics laboratory, working as a Clinical/Biomedical Scientist, undertaking routine and complex genomic tests
Acting as a duty scientist or team leader

Knowledge

To have a thorough knowledge of human cytogenetics and/or cancer genetics
Knowledge of the processes involved in examining cancer samples in a clinical cytogenetic laboratory
To have a good knowledge of analytical methods and processes used for reporting cytogenomic test results

Skills

Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice; To have developed ability to deduce probability from a range of opinions
Good verbal and written communication including the ability to use Microsoft packages
Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems, microscopes and standard software packages for analysis and reporting

Additional Requirements