Chief Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking an experienced part-time (3 days per week), Band 8a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Research and Development team based at the Public Health Clinical Microbiology laboratory, Cambridge to participate in a Metagenomics project., Validation and evaluation of Respiratory Metagenomics using next generation sequencing technology

Delivery of Clinical Metagenomic Service

Analysis and interpretation of Quality Controls/results and communication to the wider team

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs

Ensure that all data and development activity is consistent with current governance regulations and data protection, legislation and keeping appropriate records.

You should have extensive laboratory experience in a Microbiology setting, particularly in molecular/Nanopore sequencing. You will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated with good organisational and practical skills supported by scientific knowledge. We are looking for someone with good interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work as a part of a team.

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.