Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within UCLH's Cancer Clinical Trials Unit for a Laboratory Manager. The successful applicant will be part of the clinical research team undertaking trials within the CCTU. They will liaise closely with UCL Cancer Institute and NIHR UCLH CRF laboratory personnel and clinical trials coordinators and data managers within CCTU, undertaking pre-analytical duties of a medical technical officer (i.e. the receipt and preparation of samples prior to processing) in addition to responsibility for the day to day running of the CCTU laboratory.
Further duties will involve the training and oversight of the lab practice of the CCTU team, and liaising with outside institutions on the transport and safe storage of clinical trial samples moving between sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help provide a full range of research administrative and support services to studies undertaken at UCLH.
The responsibility of the post holder will be to demonstrate good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) and data collection is also expected to be undertaken in a way that allows information from sites to be pooled.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in scientific/healthcare related discipline
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance
- Knowledge of clinical trials, ethics and R&D application processes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a clinical laboratory
- Experience of utilising laboratory equipment
- Experience of laboratory computing systems
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of training/teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on a number of competing tasks at the same time
- Ability to operate equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
- Intermediate keyboard skills, including Microsoft Word, excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Understands the importance and role of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further study or attend external meetings for update purposes
- Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on occasion
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in scientific/healthcare related discipline
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance
- Knowledge of clinical trials, ethics and R&D application processes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a clinical laboratory
- Experience of utilising laboratory equipment
- Experience of laboratory computing systems
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of training/teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on a number of competing tasks at the same time
- Ability to operate equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
- Intermediate keyboard skills, including Microsoft Word, excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Understands the importance and role of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further study or attend external meetings for update purposes
- Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on occasion
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
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
