Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-CR1246436
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Biological Specimen Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Biological Specimens Coordinator, Band 4/5 (depending on experience), Sarcoma Unit, Chelsea.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Biological Specimen Coordinator to join the Sarcoma Research Unit. You will be involved in the organisation and collection of tissue specimens for phase I to III clinical trials in different modalities including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
This roles
What's in it for you?
-Opportunity to develop your clinical and research skills, and be part of the larger research community.
-To be in a friendly team of highly motivated research team in a busy and rewarding environment.
-Continuous professional development is seen as a priority and there are many available courses to help progress your career.
-Working as a highly valued member of the MDT.
For more information, or to come and see our unit please contact
Elizabeth Barquin, Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader 0207352 8171 ext1648 or Eniola Ayeni, tissue manager 0207 811 8395.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust (RMHNHST) and occasionally liaising with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Tissue Collection Facility and be responsible, in conjunction with the unit support for biological specimen co-ordination involving collecting, cataloguing and processing clinical samples (usually tumour and blood specimens) belonging to the Sarcoma Clinical Trials Unit, supporting the unit based in Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton using the trust’s internal shuttle service.
The job involves working as an integral part of a busy research department, collecting patient samples for ongoing studies. This will include collection of old and new tissue samples, processing and labeling samples, managing the collection of samples and storing samples in the appropriate conditions (eg. fridges and freezers at -70oC). This role will also involve being an integral part of the recruitment of patient into translational research studies. The post holder will be trained in consenting for translational studies and actively involved in identifying potential participants and gaining consent for them to participation in the study.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To ensure the timely and efficient collection of samples
- To ensure accurate labeling of samples
- To ensure that the work is carried out in line with Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental and National Policies (The Human Tissue Act)
- To freeze tissue at -70oC or in liquid nitrogen
- To process tissue and blood samples as required eg. Separating plasma and cells
- To send samples, sometimes using dry ice as requested via external courier services
- To work semi-independently at a number of sites to ensure timely collection of samples for use by the research team.
- To liaise with scientists and clinicians between the RMHNHST and the ICR
- To liaise closely and coordinate tissue collection and data collection with the Clinical Research Nurses, the Histopathology departments of the RMNHST and the ICR and other members of Dr. Robin Jones, Prof. Winette van der Graaf research teams
- To communicate effectively with members of the team and other organizations.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Participation in a recognised CPD scheme
- Technical qualification in pathology/histopathology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable laboratory experience in the techniques listed in the job description
- Generic laboratory and histology expertise and knowledge
- Experience of database management
- Ability to work independently in accordance with policies and procedures and use initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training staff and supervising staff
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of the Human Tissue Act
- Good level of English Language demonstrated through effective written and excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of and interest in cancer research
- Ability to devise, implement and maintain meticulous records of sample tracking, experimental procedures and results.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- High level of manual dexterity
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, on occasions for prolonged period
- Ability to work in restricted sitting or standing positions for substantial periods of time
- Excellent oral and written communication skills when dealing with all levels of administrative and clinical staf
- Excellent organisation and record keeping skills
- Ability to prioritise own and junior staff workloads to meet various deadlines Ability to be highly organised and methodical in conducting work
- Good telephone manner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Good practical analytical skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Commitment to excellent service provision
- Prepared to visit theatre during surgical procedures to collect tissue/body fluids
- Prepared to work with biological materials such as tissue and body fluids on a daily basis.
- Be prepared for rare exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
- Flexible attitude to work
- Positive attitude to change
- Satisfactory record in previous employment
- Ability to work outside of standard working hours if necessary
Pyysical
Essential criteria
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Able to travel between clinical centres for sample collection
- Ability to undertake duties requiring light physical effort and occasionally moderate effort for short periods
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elizabeth Barquin
- Job title
- Lead Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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