About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy Genomics Laboratory for 2 x Duty Genetic Technologists (team leads) to join our Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team. We are looking for an individual with a flexible attitude who has experience in sample receipt, processing and send outs. To be transparent, this role is in the Sample Receipt Reception Team with limited hands on laboratory work. Some secondary laboratory work tasks may also be needed, as and when required. Experience of electronic laboratory management systems is essential as this is a supervisory role of other staff in the Reception area, training and providing advice to the team, as well as supporting the Reception Lead and Deputy Lead.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Currently working hours are between the laboratory opening hours of 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday, and some Weekend working so flexibility is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the deputy lead for the GLH reception area including managing the staff, equipment and processes within it.
- Act as Technical co-ordinator for the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) send out service.
- Supports the Lead to manage and coordinate the day-to-day sample management and associated laboratory activities associated with specimen reception.
- Processing accurate and timely data into the laboratory information system.
- Assists with service improvement and staff development necessary to address the changing needs of GLH specimen reception.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 1st November 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9th 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 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
- Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent
- Data processing /IT qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of diagnostic laboratory sample workflows, sample preparation techniques and sample quality assurance.
- Experience of using lab information management systems.
- Experience of supervising a team.
- Experience of Genomic IT systems and software
- Practical experience of Quality Management Systems
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Genetic and genomic testing nomenclature and terminology
- Knowledge of biological sample types.
- Sample processing & tracking
- The importance of patient confidentiality
- Health and safety in a laboratory
- Awareness of self and impact on others
Desirable
- Audit process
- Genomic medicine service
Skills
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively train others
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Desirable
- Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time
Additioonal 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Robinson Way
Cambridge
CB2 0SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)