Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59
Clinical Research Laboratory TechnicianNHS AfC: Band 5Job overviewOur vision is to situate Nottingham University Hospitals Trust at the very forefront of clinical research placing patient needs at the centre of our research activity. Across our hospitals we have over 2000 metre squared of dedicated and purpose-built research facilities, staffed by research staff, committed to delivering cutting-edge research.Our expertise in experimental medicine is at the forefront of COVID-19 research for effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world’s understanding of Coronavirus.We are seeking a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of our clinical research portfolio across Research & Innovation within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with the Research & Innovation laboratories team to support the wider delivery team with a diverse range of research trials.Main duties of the jobIn addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.The Post Holder will be an experienced, qualified Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, and will perform work that require a degree of responsibility and autonomy, including working unsupervised for significant periods. As a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician, the post holder will be part of the Research and Innovation department including the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facilities (NCRF), Nottingham Bioresource and NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and will work within University of Nottingham laboratories to support academic work.The post holder will ensure the accurate handling, processing, storage and transfer of a multitude of research samples obtained through clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial, carried out within the Research and Innovation laboratories. The post holder will be required to provide scientific and technical support to the laboratory and clinical staff within the Research and Innovation department.The post holder may be required to work at QMC campus and/or City campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. They will assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with trust objectives and values, across all R&I departments.Working for our organisationWith more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Research and Innovation department (R&I) and the R&I Laboratory Manager, the key job responsibilities include:Undertake routine and complex laboratory-based work such as the pre-analytical processing of clinical trial specimens and samples for analysis using various technologies.Perform clerical tasks including, monitoring and querying sample processing requests made by the clinical team, completing sample tracking logs, equipment maintenance logs, and other documentations appropriate for the role.Accurately follow, or in some cases design, protocols to ensure the smooth running of the facility and the accurate processing of study samples.Collect, catalogue and store human tissue, blood and urine samples from within the R&I department, Nottingham University Hospitals or external sites. Manage sample storage facilities and maintain collections - this will involve out of hours monitoring of sample freezers.Organise sample retrieval from external sites. From time to time, some of this work may be out of hours therefore some flexibility within working hours is essential.Culture of epithelial and smooth muscle cells from human lung biopsies.Process human sputum samples including differential cell count.To accurately record sample transfers both in and out of University of Nottingham and R&I laboratoriesIsolate stored samples for transfer to or from the University of Nottingham and R&I laboratories, this will involve arranging couriers and ensuring samples are packed appropriately.Observe all GLP, GCP, HSE and HTA regulations. Maintain records to comply with Human Tissue Act, including assisting with sample audits. To adhere to Trust policy and procedures and University Health and safety.Be responsible for the upkeep of the lab areas and equipment. Maintain laboratory stock levels of chemicals and consumables and ensure adequate equipment maintenance.Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory.Any other duties appropriate to the role and level.To assist in the induction, and training of new laboratory staff, providing mentorship and support within the clinical team.To contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, and Standard Operating procedures.To act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical studies.To attend relevant training and to gain experience from other laboratories. This may mean some travel is involved.To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of clinical studies.To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant research related articles particularly related to clinical studies.To continue your own professional development according to appropriate regulatory guidance, keeping updated with current practice.To assist with training of placement students in relevant scientific techniquesTo attend national meetings/conferences in relation to clinical studies as appropriate and agreed with R&I Laboratory ManagerPerson specificationTraining and QualificationsBSc in a biological or biomedical subjectAttained or working towards NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support orequivalent qualification or equivalent experienceExtensive experience as a scientist/technician working in an academic or healthcare/clinical laboratoryKnowledge and experience of Good Laboratory practice and research governanceDemonstrates a commitment to continuing education and trainingCan maintain confidentiality and act professionallyMSc in a biological or biomedical subjectDemonstrates a knowledge and awareness of instrumentation, method development and new technologiesExperienceExcellent, demonstrable experience and technical competency in processing human tissue samples.Knowledge of Equal Opportunities, Human Tissue Act & Data Protection /Confidentiality.Knowledge of GCLP and Health & Safety legislations related to the Laboratory.Conscientious and Meticulous, demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectivelyKeyboard skills and computer literacy.Demonstrable experience and technical competence in complex (i.e. PBMCs, Sputum, and Cell Culture) sample processing and laboratory procedures.Experience of laboratory management and quality control.Experience of laboratory stock control.Training junior staff.Communication and Relationship SkillsGood interpersonal skills. Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearlyAble to work well in a team and as an individualDemonstrates a range of IT skillsPlanning and Organisation SkillsAble to plan own work activities and those of supervised staffAble to meet agreed targets on an ongoing basisAnalytical and Judgement SkillsAble to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. e.g. troubleshooting & resolving issues such as mismatched samples, QA assessments and technical failuresExperience of troubleshooting in a laboratory setting.Physical SkillsManual dexterity required to perform tasksPhysically capable of carrying out laboratory tasks and capable of intense periods of concentration___________________________________________________________________________________Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:Stay in full-time education, for example at a collegeStart an ApprenticeshipSpend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or trainingSalary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit ourwebsite and follow us onTwitter andFacebook .Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name
Austine Ehibhatiomhan
Job title
R&I Laboratory Manager
Email address
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