Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Assistant

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Job summary

The NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility ('CRF') is a purpose-built facility that supports world-class experimental ophthalmic research to translate scientific advances into benefits for patients. Patients and volunteers visiting the CRF can take part in research programmes safely and effectively according to robust, ethically approved protocols.

The Clinical Research Assistant will work under the direction of the clinical research nursing team to provide clinical and administrative support for the delivery of clinical research studies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's main duties will include:

Participate in the delivery of patient care

Contribute towards department organisation

Venepuncture after successful training and supervision

Collection, processing, storage and shipping of biological samples Give support to the clinical research team in the provision of a safe and caring environment

The Clinical Research Assistant will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding that enables them to take responsibility for specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£18,167.40 to £19,869.60 a year Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

273-DC-5272

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand and perform your work in accordance with the standard operational policies using basic theoretical knowledge

Receive, sort and number all incoming samples and request forms.

Enter details from each specimen and request form into laboratory information systems.

Check and verify patient demographics.

Pre-analytical preparation of specimens. This includes sorting, labelling, centrifugation, separating of and aliquoting of serum, and loading racks of specimens onto automated track systems in line with laboratory protocols.

Maintain a clean and tidy work station, fridges, freezers, and store rooms / areas.

Deal with minor spillages of specimens in line with laboratory policies.

Record fridge/freezer temperature and the ambient temperature daily. Defrost fridges and freezers as required.

Participate in the on call rota to monitor and act, where necessary, to ensure the fridges, freezers and lab kits stored in the CRF are kept at the the appropriate temperatures.

Work shift patterns within the CRF on a rotational basis to cover the core hours of operation within the CRF and work weekend shifts where appropriate.

Be responsible for service maintenance of the laboratory equipment.

Ensure safe collection and disposal of waste within allocated working area.

Attend to visitors to the department in a professional manner, such as patients, staff, couriers and other visitors.

Deal with telephone calls and queries as directed.

Sort, log and despatch samples as directed by the study protocol.

To correctly store, retrieve and dispose of clinical specimens in accordance with departmental and Trust policies and HTA legislation.

Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the CRF Lead nurse and study co-ordinators if back up stocks are low.

Receive and distribute supplies and goods.

Organise for the collection and transport of samples as per protocol (courier, dry ice/ambient).