Senior Genetic Technologist / Biomedical Scientist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

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On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel subsidy

Parking on site

Descripción de la vacante

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an experienced Biomedical Scientist or Genetics Technologist to lead a Next Generation Sequencing pathway in our Genomics Laboratory, on-site at Cambridge. The post holder will act as the accountable team lead for a specific NGS pathway, train staff, troubleshoot quality issues and ensure patient samples are tested to high standards.

CUH offers a vibrant environment with modern sequencing platforms and opportunities for

Formación

• Must be AHCS/HCPC registered (or eligible)
• Experience in NGS testing and patient sample processing
• Train staff and lead a specific NGS pathway
• Demonstrate problem-solving in quality issues

Responsabilidades

• Test patient samples to a high and consistent standard
• Act as accountable Team Lead for a specific NGS pathway
• Train staff in the pathway and oversee day-to-day activities
• Troubleshoot quality issues and maintain regulatory standards

Conocimientos

NGS testing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Educación

Biomedical Scientist / Genetics Technologist background

AHCS/HCPC registration (or eligible)

Herramientas

Illumina NovaSeq 6000

Illumina NovaSeq X

Descripción del empleo

Senior Genetic Technologist / Biomedical Scientist

Company:

Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

East Genomics is one of seven regional services which make up the Genomic Medicine Service. We are pleased to be recruiting experienced Biomedical Scientists or Genetics Technologists to provide specialist testing within our Next Generation Sequencing Team. Our sequencers include Illumina NovaSeq 6000 and NovaSeq X platforms.

The Genomics Laboratory is the lead laboratory of East Genomics, serving over 9m people across 31 NHS Trusts. It is a busy workplace undergoing transformation. The post holders will lead in delivering an accurate and timely NGS service which puts the patient first. These are laboratory-based roles delivering patient testing requiring full-time on-site attendance to process patient samples.

The successful applicants will join a dynamic, growing establishment that is developing its staff in a vibrant atmosphere, making a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.

• To achieve expert competence in an NGS sample pathway so that they can test patient samples to a high and consistent standard.
• Act as the accountable Team Lead within the laboratory for a specific NGS sample pathway, including training staff, so that they can test patient samples to a high and consistent standard.
• Problem solving quality issues.
• Manages and coordinates the day to day activities associated within a specific sample pathway.
• Maintain or work towards attaining AHCS or HCPC registration.

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.

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 17th November 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 30th 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust