Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Translational Research Facilitator to the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who is able to demonstrate work experience in data management involving clinical trials and/or experience of working in a laboratory, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical trial governance.
We are looking for an individual with excellent organisation and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative. The individual must demonstrate good leadership skills that will promote an environment of quality and learning.
The role is ideal for an individual wishing to further their career in clinical research as it will provide broad experience of NHS clinical research.
Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum, including holding a scientific or business-based degree, or have relevant experience in scientific or medical research.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is to support the co-ordination, planning, collection and initial processing of tissue and bodily fluids for research programmes; providing support to the Senior Translational Project Management team to ensure that samples are collected, transported and processed in accordance with the needs of the research programmes. This includes studies involving post-mortems which the post holder will be expected to attend. In addition the individual will collect patient data as required and manage the relevant databases.
The post holder will be expected to provide support to the senior clinical research staff and ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissues Act (HTA) and all other relevant requirements.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample Collection and Processing
- a) Assist with the collection of tissue and clinical data for clinical and translational research programmes within Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Experimental Pharmacology.
- b) Liaise with the clinical team to identify patients who require sample collection and processing by attending team meetings, MDTs, etc and liaise with other departments and outside hospitals as appropriate.
- c) Liaise and communicate effectively with all relevant staff involved in sample collection and handling including, researchers, phlebotomists, surgeons, pathologists, theatre staff, and other health care professionals in a polite and professional manner.
- d) Assist with arranging the collection of biological samples as required and undertake sample processing, liaising and involving laboratory staff where necessary.
- e) Undertake shipment of samples from the collection site to the analysis/storage site, ensuring the quality of the samples is maintained and in line with all local and national policy.
- f) Complete all necessary paperwork relating to the collected patient samples.
- g) Perform clerical duties, including database development and computerised data entry, and filing
Administration and Data Management
- a) Maintain tracking records and logging systems.
- b) Prepare all relevant paperwork for Molecular Tumour Board meetings as required.
- c) Take and disseminate minutes for meetings as required.
- d) Deal with all matters arising, referring them on to appropriate members of staff as required.
- e) Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and request data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the laboratory and hospital databases.
- f) Perform a range of administrative tasks as required. This includes archiving and retrieval of specimens and data, maintenance of archived material and collection of data for audits.
- g) Ensure effective management of consent forms, leaflets and sample collection kits
Training and Education
- a) Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust and any other study relevant to their area.
- b) Participate in the Trusts annual appraisal procedure, maintaining competence levels within the Department and assists in own personal and professional development
- c) Provide support and assistance to newly appointed/less experienced staff as appropriate.
- d) Ensure knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legislation is kept up-to-date, including the Human Tissue Act (2004)
General Requirements
- a) Work to ensure that sample collection, shipment and storage is administered in an efficient and professional manner.
- b) Ensure effective communication/liaison with other research staff including clinicians Biobank Technicians and staff.
- c) Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate and implement any resultant recommendations/findings in a timely manner.
- d) Work to ensure that performance targets are met by continually assessing priority of work.
- e) Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
- f) Report adverse incidents to immediate supervisor. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample Collection and Processing
- a) Assist with the collection of tissue and clinical data for clinical and translational research programmes within Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Experimental Pharmacology.
- b) Liaise with the clinical team to identify patients who require sample collection and processing by attending team meetings, MDTs, etc and liaise with other departments and outside hospitals as appropriate.
- c) Liaise and communicate effectively with all relevant staff involved in sample collection and handling including, researchers, phlebotomists, surgeons, pathologists, theatre staff, and other health care professionals in a polite and professional manner.
- d) Assist with arranging the collection of biological samples as required and undertake sample processing, liaising and involving laboratory staff where necessary.
- e) Undertake shipment of samples from the collection site to the analysis/storage site, ensuring the quality of the samples is maintained and in line with all local and national policy.
- f) Complete all necessary paperwork relating to the collected patient samples.
- g) Perform clerical duties, including database development and computerised data entry, and filing
Administration and Data Management
- a) Maintain tracking records and logging systems.
- b) Prepare all relevant paperwork for Molecular Tumour Board meetings as required.
- c) Take and disseminate minutes for meetings as required.
- d) Deal with all matters arising, referring them on to appropriate members of staff as required.
- e) Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and request data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the laboratory and hospital databases.
- f) Perform a range of administrative tasks as required. This includes archiving and retrieval of specimens and data, maintenance of archived material and collection of data for audits.
- g) Ensure effective management of consent forms, leaflets and sample collection kits
Training and Education
- a) Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust and any other study relevant to their area.
- b) Participate in the Trusts annual appraisal procedure, maintaining competence levels within the Department and assists in own personal and professional development
- c) Provide support and assistance to newly appointed/less experienced staff as appropriate.
- d) Ensure knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legislation is kept up-to-date, including the Human Tissue Act (2004)
General Requirements
- a) Work to ensure that sample collection, shipment and storage is administered in an efficient and professional manner.
- b) Ensure effective communication/liaison with other research staff including clinicians Biobank Technicians and staff.
- c) Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate and implement any resultant recommendations/findings in a timely manner.
- d) Work to ensure that performance targets are met by continually assessing priority of work.
- e) Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
- f) Report adverse incidents to immediate supervisor. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Degree in science or health related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Experience of administrative work including data management
Desirable
- Biobanking experience
- Experience of working within a health care system
- Research experience
- Experience in multi-tasking role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to use Excel and Word Possess a keen eye for detail
Desirable
- Phlebotomy (or willing to undertake training)
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the Human Tissue
- Act (HTA) (2004)
- Awareness of ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTA & ICH-GCP
- Knowledge of the clinical trials process
Values
Essential
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Flexible
- Conscientious and hardworking
Other
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
- Willing to undertake any training necessary
Desirable
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Degree in science or health related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Experience of administrative work including data management
Desirable
- Biobanking experience
- Experience of working within a health care system
- Research experience
- Experience in multi-tasking role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to use Excel and Word Possess a keen eye for detail
Desirable
- Phlebotomy (or willing to undertake training)
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the Human Tissue
- Act (HTA) (2004)
- Awareness of ICH-GCP
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTA & ICH-GCP
- Knowledge of the clinical trials process
Values
Essential
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Flexible
- Conscientious and hardworking
Other
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
- Willing to undertake any training necessary
Desirable
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
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).
