Job overview

This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS)

The post holder will be a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist responsible for supporting pathology R&D services related to clinical trials and research activities across the Trust. They will perform scientific investigations and ensure pathology-related tasks within clinical trials are conducted according to protocols. The post holder will assist Associate practitioner in maintaining the quality, compliance, and operational efficiency of the research and development service.

The post holder will work collaboratively with staff across all Trust sites and departments, ensuring delivery of high-quality service in compliance with regulatory standards such as MHRA and UKAS. You will work closely with senior staff within the department and organisation to ensure that R&D related governance issues are effectively managed within the department.

Main duties of the job

· To ensure all pathology aspects of studies are conducted according to study protocol and laboratory manual.

· Assist in the preparation, handling, labelling, storage and dispatch of trial samples such as blood, urine, and other biological materials in line with study protocols.

· Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures, ensuring compliance with trial-specific requirements and laboratory standards.

· Participate in the processing, dispatch, and storage of samples for clinical trials or research studies.

Quality and Compliance

· Ensure laboratory processes related to research and clinical trials comply with MHRA and UKAS standards.

· Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials and research activities.

· Participate in internal and external quality assurance schemes to maintain compliance with Trust and

national standards.

Governance and Documentation

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all research activities, including a register of active studies, sample logs, and dispatch details.

· Ensure data confidentiality, compliance with the Data Protection Act, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

· Assist in the preparation of reports on research pathology activities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [email protected].