Technical Programme Training Manager
Job overview
The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory (CUH) is pleased to be recruiting a Training Manager to ensure that the Technical Staff support the Laboratory’s aims by providing a professionally competent workforce, while also enabling the technical staff to develop their careers within the Laboratory.
The Training Manager (Technical Programme) will be responsible for developing healthcare science technical staff, helping them to attain registration with the either the IBMS or the AHCS. The Training Manager will need to prioritise training availability.They will need to develop SOPs and policies in order to ensure a consistent approach to opportunities is provided.
As the Training Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Laboratory maintains its Training Competency, candidates must be a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or AHCS Registered Genetic Technologist.
As the lead laboratory of East Genomics, the Cambridge Laboratory has a critical role in the delivery of genomic services to a population of over 9 million people. Successful applicants will be joining a dynamic, growing establishment that is developing its staff in a vibrant atmosphere where you will be able to make a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.
Please contact us for more information or an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
As a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or AHCS Registered Genetic Technologist, to be the named Training Officer for Qualifications awarded by the Institute of Biomedical Scientists. Support Trainee Genetic Technologists in achieving The Practitioner Certificate of Competence for Genetic Technologists.Develop apprenticeship pathways with the support of CUH’s apprenticeship team.
Responsible as Technical Programme Training Manager for ensuring all training and competency within the technical laboratory environment is delivered and recorded. Manage and develop the Technical training programme for new and current technical staff.Ensure provision of continued professional development opportunities for both registered and non-registered technical staff.
Responsible for the maintenance of the training status of the Genomics Laboratory with the IBMS and AHCS
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 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
This vacancy will close at midnight on 17th May 2026
Interview date - To be confirmed
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 café, 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 criteria- Accredited Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) or similar
- Membership of the IBMS or AHCS
- Post graduate qualification in education/teaching or human genomics or similar
- IBMS Portfolio verifier
- Medical genetics/genomics qualification
- Management, quality or project qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant technical clinical laboratory experience
- Team leading
- Developing and implementing training within an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory
- Workforce development
- Project management
- Delivering IBMS or AHCS training or verification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Detailed knowledge of the routes to HCPC accreditation for Technical Laboratory staff
- Detailed knowledge of the routes AHCS accreditation for Genetic Technologists
- Detailed knowledge of apprenticeship programs relevant to all professional groups within a clinical laboratory, including support staff.
- Understands the requirements of ISO 15189:2022 with regard to training, competency and CPD.
- CUH I.T. systems such as IQM, EPIC and MAPS
- Human Resource Management and Workforce Development
Skills
Essential criteria- Develop and use I.T. platforms for training purposes, to include online/networked material
- Communicate effectively with and influence staff and management at all levels within an organisation
- Able to work independently and within a team to ensure that the laboratory’s training meets the requirements of external verifying bodies.
- Influence external organisations
- Motivate and be enthusiastic when under pressure
- Development and maintenance of staff competency matrix
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.