Job summary
2 year fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity
The Research and Development department at NNUH is growing and this includes the Norwich Research Park (NRP) Biorepository (Tissue Bank) - a central component in facilitating and supporting world leading research. We support researchers at institutes across the NRP, including the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia, and national and international partners.
The Norwich Research Park Biorepository is an invaluable resource for clinical research. It is a resources of human tissue samples, provided by consenting patients, for studies into the causes and treatments of diseases.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Advert closing: 8th June 2023
Interview date: 20th June 2023
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join the Norwich Research Park Biorepository team. The role involves working alongside clinicians and nurses to support our work in the NNUH Gastroenterology department based at the Quadram Institute, one of the largest endoscopy centres in Europe.
We are looking for a person with excellent communication skills and can demonstrate a strong attention to detail. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to consent patients and assist in specimen collections. This role involves accurately recording information and logging of samples for research projects, and therefore requires a strong attention to detail and good IT skills. You will have an organized and methodical approach to your work, always ensuring the highest level of confidentiality.
Along with the Biorepository team, you will also help with the day to day running of the department, working effectively to support research teams across the Norwich Research Park.
Although previous laboratory experience is desirable, full training in all aspects of the job will be provided in house in accordance with the department training policy.
You will be working within a varied, dynamic environment within a supportive team.
There will be the opportunity to develop IT, research administration and laboratory sample management skills and the opportunity to support world leading research led by internationally renowned scientists
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To receive and check specimens of human tissue etc., upon arrival at the Biorepository, ensuring correct paperwork
- To assist in sample preparation for the Biorepository
- To regularly handle unfixed fresh tissue and potentially infectious material in accordance with departmental policies. Fresh tissue could include samples from whole organs, biopsies, blood, faeces, urine etc.
- To ensure correct patient or Biorepository ID on both matching forms and specimens
- To assist in solving day-to-day problems including incorrectly labelled specimens, follow appropriate quality and error logging procedures in the event of an incident. Communicate with the Biorepository manager regarding such incidences
- To give specimens and forms a unique Biorepository number
- To work towards proficiency in biomedical procedures including wax sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To receive and check specimens of human tissue etc., upon arrival at the Biorepository, ensuring correct paperwork
- To assist in sample preparation for the Biorepository
- To regularly handle unfixed fresh tissue and potentially infectious material in accordance with departmental policies. Fresh tissue could include samples from whole organs, biopsies, blood, faeces, urine etc.
- To ensure correct patient or Biorepository ID on both matching forms and specimens
- To assist in solving day-to-day problems including incorrectly labelled specimens, follow appropriate quality and error logging procedures in the event of an incident. Communicate with the Biorepository manager regarding such incidences
- To give specimens and forms a unique Biorepository number
- To work towards proficiency in biomedical procedures including wax sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Committed to learning the departments work practices and following the departmental in-house training programme
Desirable
- GCSE's or equivalent in English, Biology or Sciences
Experience
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of laboratory techniques
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Methodical, precise and accurate
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Awareness of need to maintain their own health and safety and that of their colleagues
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Committed to learning the departments work practices and following the departmental in-house training programme
Desirable
- GCSE's or equivalent in English, Biology or Sciences
Experience
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of laboratory techniques
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Methodical, precise and accurate
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Awareness of need to maintain their own health and safety and that of their colleagues
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Bob Champion Research Building
Norwich
NR4 7UQ
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
