Biobank and Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post are:

Day to Day management of the CCC Biobank and Trials Laboratory in line with MHRA and HRA legislation guidance and regulations. Ensure all required internal and external reports are submitted including all NHS Research Ethics reporting.

Responsible for the provision of regular progress reports, briefings and papers on the progress of the Biobank and laboratory to relevant meetings. Identifying areas of risk which may impact on achievement of project objectives and overall performance.

Communication with a wide range of stakeholders including personnel, both internally and externally. The post holder will have excellent presentation skills with the ability to express coherent and convincing views, verbally and in writing.

Provides proactive leadership and line-management of the biobank and trials laboratory staff

Acts as key point of contact for day-to-day operations of the Biobank and laboratory. Successful staff member will need to cover any call-outs for freezer breakdown, lab staff for PK samples.

About us

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 -

KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive