Research Practitioner - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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UE05 £25,742 - £29,605

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Fixed-term 12 months
**Full time (35 hours/week)

We are seeking a research practitioner with experience of clinical and research studies to join the existing team of research nurses and research practitioners working as part of the South East Scottish Cancer Research Network (SESCRN).

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with translational research and clinical trials being undertaken by the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian.

The successful post holder will be responsible for taking informed consent for the donation of biological specimens from patients undergoing treatment in the NHS, therefore requiring tact, empathy, and diplomacy in their approach.

The post holder will also be responsible for collection of biological specimens, mainly blood by venepuncture, and maintenance of relevant databases, requiring coordination with patients, surgical and medical staff, researchers and other healthcare professionals within the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to HNC/HND plus relevant experience.
Able to demonstrate the appropriate competencies and skills for the job.
Shows willingness to learn about research policies and procedures e.g. GCP/GCLP Guidelines and tissue governance.
Excellent organisation and administration skills.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme
, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.

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The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.