Research/Tissue Bank Assistant

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide both administrative and laboratory support for our esteemed Royal Papworth tissue bank. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain or enhance laboratory skills, familiarize yourself with the Human Tissue Act.

Areas of focus for this role include heart/lung transplantation, cardio-thoracic diseases, and respiratory diseases. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about laboratory work and administrative tasks, interested in research studies related to heart/lung transplantation and respiratory diseases, organized and detail-oriented, possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Requirements for the position include an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the Human Tissue Act and experience in laboratory settings or administrative roles

If you are looking to build a career in the heart and lung research field, gain practical laboratory experience, and support cutting-edge research, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic and impactful role.

Additional Information: This role can be considered as a secondment opportunity, offering current employees a chance to diversify their experience. Please note that this position is not suitable for candidates who require sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work closely with investigators, pathologists, and research staff, taking on key tasks including, but not limited to:

*Handling and processing fresh heart and lung tissue samples with a pathologist.

*Assisting with lab procedures (cleaning, maintaining)

*Basic processing of blood samples (centrifugation and aliquoting)

*Managing sample collection, storage, and transport according to the Human Tissue Act and lab policies

*Performing regular audits

*Providing simple anonymised raw patient data to researchers

*Coordinating and communicating with stakeholders

*Administrative tasks and data entry

*Scheduling and managing equipment service and repair

*Ordering and checking stock of project reagents and supplies

*Monitor central e-mail account

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

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-RD909

Job locations

Heart and Lung Research Institute

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Royal Papworth Hospital

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

Vocational level 3 qualification in health or science-related speciality; OR good general education to GCSE / A level including English, maths & science; OR equivalent knowledge acquired through alternative education, training and experience

Desirable

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Academic study in a health or biomedical science- related field

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a laboratory environment OR evidence of relevant knowledge and experience that clearly demonstrates knowledge and aptitude to work in a laboratory environment.
Experience of working collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals
Computer literate; proficient in use of Microsoft Office
Experience of database systems
High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
Be comfortable with the requirement to handle fresh biological specimens
Drive, ambition and aptitude to deliver and maintain high quality administrative and laboratory support as a Research Assistant at Royal Papworth Hospital

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare related environment
Experience of working with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of handling confidential data
Knowledge of ICH-GCP
Experience of handling biological specimens in a clinical and/or laboratory environment
Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload when priorities change
Able to work methodically with a high degree of accuracy and meticulously save, store and file information
Knowledge of electronic medical record database
Willing and able to reflect on own performance and identify potentially beneficial changes to own practice
Knowledge of relevant health and safety in clinical or laboratory environments
Willingness to proactively engage with any training required to fulfil role.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Vocational level 3 qualification in health or science-related speciality; OR good general education to GCSE / A level including English, maths & science; OR equivalent knowledge acquired through alternative education, training and experience

Desirable

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Academic study in a health or biomedical science- related field

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a laboratory environment OR evidence of relevant knowledge and experience that clearly demonstrates knowledge and aptitude to work in a laboratory environment.
Experience of working collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals
Computer literate; proficient in use of Microsoft Office
Experience of database systems
High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
Be comfortable with the requirement to handle fresh biological specimens
Drive, ambition and aptitude to deliver and maintain high quality administrative and laboratory support as a Research Assistant at Royal Papworth Hospital

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare related environment
Experience of working with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of handling confidential data
Knowledge of ICH-GCP
Experience of handling biological specimens in a clinical and/or laboratory environment
Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload when priorities change
Able to work methodically with a high degree of accuracy and meticulously save, store and file information
Knowledge of electronic medical record database
Willing and able to reflect on own performance and identify potentially beneficial changes to own practice
Knowledge of relevant health and safety in clinical or laboratory environments
Willingness to proactively engage with any training required to fulfil role.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.