Clinical Research Laboratory Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description
Band 3


Main area

  • Clinical research

Grade

  • Band 3

Contract

  • Permanent

Hours

  • Full time hours per week (37.5 hours per week)

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Site

  • Nottingham University NHS Trust

Town

  • Nottingham

Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • 12/09/2023 23:59
Job overview


Our 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 2000m2 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.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.


This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing team in Research and Innovation at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The laboratory team supports the delivery of early phase trials across the Trust.

NUH is committed to increasing our portfolio of early phase experimental research allowing patients to access cutting edge treatments through clinical trials.

The team will be supporting delivery of clinical trials across the Trust.

The Clinical Research Laboratory Assistant will work closely with various teams of research nurses and practitioners.

The role will include working within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) laboratory processing samples for studies on the CRF portfolio.

The post holder will work closely with the Laboratory Manager to ensure that laboratory procedures are performed correctly ensuring safety of all staff utilising the laboratory.

Working for our organisation


We are changing the lives of millions of people through outstanding clinical research developed by world-leading clinicians, academics and scientists in Nottingham.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff.

We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.

Clinical research is central to the care we provide for every patient.

We deliver over 400 clinical trials across all specialties working as part of the healthcare team, and supported by experts in every part of the research process.

Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis.

Central to our research is Nottingham's expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).


Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility which provides the infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality experimental medicine research for adults and children.

Our expertise and resources are at the forefront of COVID-19 research into effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world's understanding of Coronavirus.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide laboratory support for the wider Research & Innovation team.

The main duties of the role are to:
Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies.


Perform sample reception and processing duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis, loading of samples onto analysers or other laboratory equipment and sample archiving.

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information.

Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.


The post holder may be required to work at QMC campus and/or City campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust


These are:

  • The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay.
  • The contribution of the local community to the development of our services.
  • Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.
  • Developing services that are designed around the patient.
  • Working cooperatively with others in the interests of patients and their families.
  • Valuing the contribution of staff and investing in their development.
  • Valuing the diversity of all our staff, patients and carers and demons
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