Job summary
- Main area
- laboratory technical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 158-24-110-R&I
- Employer
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Biobank Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
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Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
The Clatterbridge Cancer is the largest networked cancer centre serving a population of 2.4 million across Merseyside and Cheshire. The Trust has embedded research as part of a key aspect of patient choice. The Research and Innovation Team have established key work areas to set-up and deliver research studies for all patients. R&I has a Team work ethic and embodies the Trust values of Kindness, Empowered, Responsible and Inclusive. We are seeking a proactive, individual with a strong attitude of team working. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team with research for patient at the heart of what we do.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has a large research portfolio ranging from First in Human Trials to translational, real world and qualitative studies. There is an exciting opportunity for a person with a strong interest in science and translational research. The post-holder will join a dedicated and driven team to provide essential support in the CCC Biobank to support high quality sample processing, shipping, storage. The post-holder will be join a proactive laboratory team supporting clinical trials research and future prospective cancer research.
Main duties of the job
Work to support the Biobank Administrator and work across all aspects of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Biobank to provide an efficient and effective sample: collection, processing, storage/ shipping service keeping meticulous records and a full audit trail. To use the Laboratory Information Management System for sample management and ensure all equipment used is fit for purpose. To work flexibly and ensure adherence to legal and local procedural requirements. To support the Trials Laboratory sample processing, shipping and storage requirements on request.
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Working for our organisation
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
Kind
Empowered
Responsible
Inclusive
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- To A-level standard or equivalent or NVQ3 related to healthcare
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Science subjects at A level
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
- Confidentiality and data protection COSHH
- Maintenance of accurate records
- Knowledge of research and research processes
Desirable criteria
- Human Tissue Act
- Good Clinical Practice
- Good Clinical Practice for Laboratories
Experience
Essential criteria
- General laboratory work
- Sample handling
- Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable criteria
- Interpretation of Laboratory Manuals and protocols
- Writing and production of Standard Operating Procedures
- Presentation of data in graphical or written format
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maria Maguire
- Job title
- Head of Research Governance and Sponsorship
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07824609720
- Additional information
Contact: Jamie Young [email protected] for information
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