Biomedical Scientist

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration, to join the POCT Team to help support ward based testing devices, device training and near patient testing facilities within the service., To practice as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to:

• Communicating with Service users and laboratory staff on appropriate samples, timing or conditions.
• Performing POCT techniques in accordance with standard operating procedures across multiple sites.
• Supervising unqualified staff in the work area.
• Preparing information for presentation at relevant meetings, including training of end users on POCT devices.
  
  You must be keen to learn, show a strong commitment to professional development, teamwork, with attention to detail and flexibility of skills. Ideally you will possess:
• Relevant professional qualification to degree level
• Relevant Biomedical Science Lab experience
• Experience of IT systems including hospital/laboratory information systems, Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems
  
  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.