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The Prenatal Screening Team performs investigations to detect a variety of foetal conditions using results from biochemical markers in maternal serum and other factors. Overall the Prenatal Screening Team provides scientifically determined information which can assist in the best care for mother and foetus during pregnancy. Samples are received from 5 major hospitals in the region, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Daily duties include pre-analytical technical duties, and significant data entry. You would also be working within the Endocrine Lab, which performs investigations into diabetic care management, gut disorders, tumour markers, and a variety of endocrine abnormalities.

You must be keen to learn and willing to contribute to our rapidly changing laboratory environment. This is a substantive post.

Main duties of the job

Performs a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science activities under supervision, e.g. performs pre-natal screening biochemical tests.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out.

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.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.

Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.

N.B.: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 6th August 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 17th August 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.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.