Job summary
Addenbrookes CUH Blood Sciences Biochemistry is looking for an experienced, versatile, and highly dynamic Biomedical Scientist to join our team of BMS and MLA's.
To be suitable for this substantive role, you must have a degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC.
You must be keen to learn, show a strong commitment to personal and professional development and will be considering or be working towards a Specialist Portfolio, equivalent or relevant MSC degree in Biomedical Sciences.
You will have the following:-
Experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
Experience of IT systems including LIMS systems and Microsoft Office packages
Working knowledge of various automated techniques, practices and analytical platforms within Biochemistry
Competency to perform testing and validate results to defined protocols
Experience of Quality Management Systems
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Our laboratories run a 24/7 service and there is a requirement for you to be flexible and able to participate in the full shift rota, covering Nights, Lates, Weekends and Bank Holiday.
Main duties of the job
Undertake testing and processing of biomedical specimens, analysis and entering of results, and technical validation of results.
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service
Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work and competency
Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
180-B-264045
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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 18th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 18th February 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 caf, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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 18th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 18th February 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 caf, 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
Essential
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
* Working towards appropriate specialist qualification
* European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Sciences laboratory
Desirable
* Practical experience of working in a Blood Sciences laboratory within an NHS/healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
* Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalent
* Understands scope of professional practice.
* Knowledge of :- oPathology IT systems oQuality Management Systems oConfidentiality and data protection principles oLaboratory Health and safety requirements e.g. correct PPE oCOSHH and Risk Assessments
Desirable
* Performance of Risk Assessments
Skills
Essential
* Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
* Good communication skills
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
* Able to prioritise workload to meet needs of the service
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Additional Requirements
Essential
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
* Working towards appropriate specialist qualification
* European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Sciences laboratory
Desirable
* Practical experience of working in a Blood Sciences laboratory within an NHS/healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
* Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalent
* Understands scope of professional practice.
* Knowledge of :- oPathology IT systems oQuality Management Systems oConfidentiality and data protection principles oLaboratory Health and safety requirements e.g. correct PPE oCOSHH and Risk Assessments
Desirable
* Performance of Risk Assessments
Skills
Essential
* Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
* Good communication skills
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
* Able to prioritise workload to meet needs of the service
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Additional Requirements
Essential
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
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