Senior Biomedical Scientist - Specialist Haemostasis

To plan and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Specialist Haemostasis Laboratory. To be responsible for the standard and quality of results released. To manage departmental projects and ensure delivery to agreed timescales. To coordinate delivery of the specialist haemostasis contribution to clinical trial activity for CUH and external teams. To organise and participate in the training, supervision and development of Haemostasis laboratory and clinical staff. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which will include participation in delivery of an out-of-hours on-call service. To deputise in the absence of the Principal Clinical Scientist as required. To maintain and promote a professional image of Pathology. NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence.

Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Scientists with a knowledge of haemostasis and strong project management experience. Applicants must have completed the specialist portfolio in haematology and have a relevant postgraduate qualification such as a master's level degree or equivalent. You will be welcomed into the leadership team of the Specialist Haemostasis Laboratory based in the Cambridge Haemophilia and Thrombophilia Centre Specialist Haemostasis Unit. The unit provides a comprehensive repertoire of tests to the Cambridge University Hospitals and Royal Papworth Trusts, the Cambridge Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre, and acts as a referral centre for specialist haemostasis testing in the eastern region. The laboratory works closely with the medical and nursing staff within the centre.

You will be a strong team player with demonstrable project and quality management experience. You will also possess excellent communication skills and must be able to take responsibility for leading the team and directing day-to-day planning and prioritising of workload. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and teamwork are all essential for this post. In return, you will be welcomed into a team as a key valued member, with opportunities for personal development, whether that be to maintain existing skills and knowledge or developing your abilities for your future career.

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.

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.

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 or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 26th January 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 5th February 2025.

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.