Medical Technical Officer 2 - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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3 weeks ago

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Are you interested in working in a clinical environment and supporting research at Cambridge Biomedical Campus? An unusual and exciting opportunity has arisen for working in the clinical laboratory supporting research under the supervision of Laboratory Research Services.


This is an interesting role which entails a variety of work such as simple processing of samples, entering completed results and providing support to Laboratory Research Services and also requires the post holder to work in various Pathology specialities.

This post is funded for 1 year and is 37.5 hours a week. Weekend working may be required. The post holder will be part of the team supporting laboratory work for approximately 200 studies per year.

The staff will be expected to have significant laboratory sample handling knowledge and will be expected to help with blood sample handling such as receiving, processing and storing and issuing samples to relevant research teams when needed.

Experience of maintaining basic laboratory equipment is desirable as are a high level of organisational, communication and planning skills. Previous research experience in managing sample storage is highly desirable for this post.

You will be expected to undertake a broad range of practical and administrative tasks.

Principally, the post holder will be involved in co-ordinating research projects, maintaining sample storage databases and laboratory analysis of samples.

Laboratory Research Services (LRS) provides a specialised services to Research groups within the hospital and from other national and international institutions.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close on 2nd January 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 23rd January 2023

Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


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.
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