Laboratory Research Coordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To work closely with investigators and research staff to support the HLRI Clinical Research Facility.

This role has significant administrative responsibilities to support the HLRI CRF and technical responsibilities to assist the coordination/ management of the sample processing rooms and clinical research studies with sample processing.

To assist in developing, supporting, and promoting research involvement in clinical research for the HLRI Clinical Research Facility (HLRI CRF) based at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RPH).

To ensure that the research conducted at the HLRI CRF and RPH is performed within the regulatory guidelines, including ICH Good Clinical Practice, and within the specifications outlined in trial protocols.

Main duties of the job

Responsible of receiving, labelling, and processing samples, resolving issues such as mislabelled or missing specimens, performing pre-analytical processes, maintaining study data documentation.

Performance of scheduled internal audits, performing quality control checks on routine equipment, contributing to COSHH procedures and risk assessments, dealing with enquiries, and preparing laboratory work schedules.

Liaise with Sponsors, Clinicians, research team and ward staff regarding the collection of data and clinical samples for approved research projects.

Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate logs for samples.

Assist in the maintenance of information on various research study databases.

Observe and adhere to all legislation pertaining to the Human Tissue Act.

Assist with the maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality management systems.

Observe confidentiality of patient, commercial and intellectual information.

Liaise on a regular basis with relevant staff within Papworth and external organizations.

Assist with transfer of samples to researchers and external sites, including long term storage facilities.

Act responsibly as a team member and seek advice/assistance where necessary.

Treat all patient information with complete confidentiality.

The post holder will also represent the CRF laboratory at pre-study visits and site initiation visits.

To work flexibly in the team within your own level of competency.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2324-2-RD506

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Education to at least A level standard, including at least one science subject.

Desirable

Science degree.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Laboratory environment
Experience of database systems
Keyboard skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office software
Good communication skills to deal with all client enquires
High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
Good self-management and time management skills required

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare related environment
Previous experience of working in an environment dealing with confidential data
Knowledge of electronic medical record databases

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Treat hospital information confidentially
Able to work as a member of a team within the department as well as manage own time and responsibilities
A commitment to continue professional and personal development.

Desirable

Ability to assist in the training of other staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Education to at least A level standard, including at least one science subject.

Desirable

Science degree.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Laboratory environment
Experience of database systems
Keyboard skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office software
Good communication skills to deal with all client enquires
High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
Good self-management and time management skills required

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare related environment
Previous experience of working in an environment dealing with confidential data
Knowledge of electronic medical record databases

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Treat hospital information confidentially
Able to work as a member of a team within the department as well as manage own time and responsibilities
A commitment to continue professional and personal development.

Desirable

Ability to assist in the training of other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.