Senior Clinical Scientist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking a registered clinical scientist for a 12-month position in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The role involves providing professional advice on laboratory tests, contributing to method development, and maintaining laboratory standards. The position supports STP training, offering excellent growth and development opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible work-life balance

Subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have professional advice skills for laboratory tests.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory accreditation is required.
• Undertake research directed towards biochemical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on laboratory test selection.
• Contribute to the development of analytical methods.
• Maintain standards required for laboratory accreditation.

Skills

Professional advice to medical staff

Development of analytical methods

Research and development

Education

Registered Clinical Scientist qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered or nearly registered clinical scientist to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust for a period of 12 months. The Clinical Biochemistry laboratories at CUH provide routine and endocrine specialist services both locally and nationally and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop skills in specialist endocrine services as well as gain experience of a fast moving automated laboratory. The applicant will be supported to complete STP training and/or to study for FRCPath part one (as appropriate).

To provide professional advice to medical staff and other healthcare professionals on the selection of laboratory tests and their interpretation taking into account the particular clinical situation. To contribute to the development and selection of analytical methods and equipment employed. To be actively involved in maintaining the standards required for laboratory accreditation under UKAS. Undertake research and development directed towards biochemical problems in clinical medicine as agreed between the post-holder and the Clinical Biochemistry Clinical Lead.

About CUH

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. CUH is rated as providing outstanding care to our patients and Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socioeconomic background.

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)

Other notes

• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer a full-time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa; or have completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date; or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.
• For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough-based roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk; however, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
• This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 October 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 22 October 2025.

Benefits

Benefits to you: Cambridge University Hospitals offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme includes reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel, Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free route to Cambridge train station and our hospitals, subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost. We launched staff pod break spaces, with a colleague-only café, break space and private outside area. CUH is committed to supporting good work-life balance with flexible arrangements where possible. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the provided. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.