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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Royal Marsden operates from two centres, in Chelsea and Sutton, and we also have a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital. We are the founder and host of RM Partners, the Cancer Alliance for west London, which includes St George’s Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, and other trust and clinical commissioning group (CCG) partners across north west and south west London
Together, The Royal Marsden and the ICR are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research, treating over 55,000 NHS and private patients every year.
It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for groundbreaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.
Biospecimen Coordinator
Accepting applications until: 03-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 03-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- The Royal Marsden Chelsea
- Tref
- Chelsea
- Cod post
- SW3 6JJ
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 11 months (Fixed term: 11.5 months)
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 4/5
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Administration
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Band 4 / 5 Opportunity Available - Depending on experience.
The Lung Unit at The Royal Marsden is world renowned for excellence in clinical care and clinical research. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of medical oncologists, clinical oncologists, specialist nurses, research nurses, trial coordinators and data managers. It has access to state-of-the-art facilities for all investigations and treatments utilizing expert histopathology, radiology and nuclear medicine services, including MRI and PET/CT, advanced radiation technologies and implementation of genomic medicine.
The post holder will work within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Tissue Collection Facility and be responsible, in conjunction with the other Biological Specimen Coordinator(s) within the Lung Unit for
collecting, cataloguing and processing clinical samples (usually tumour and blood specimens) belonging to the Lung Clinical Trials Unit.
The post will be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing tracking systems for all tissue samples coming through the unit and will ensure all procedures meet with Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements and Good Clinical Practice UK Regulations for hosted commercial/academic studies as well as all tissue retrieved for
central review from all participating centres in the UK and globally for the Trusts sponsored studies running through the Lung Unit.
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The post holder will work within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Tissue Collection Facility and be responsible, in conjunction with the other Biological Specimen Coordinator(s) within the Lung Unit for
collecting, cataloguing and processing clinical samples (usually tumour and blood specimens) belonging to the Lung Clinical Trials Unit.
The post will be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing tracking systems for all tissue samples coming through the unit and will ensure all procedures meet with Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements and Good Clinical Practice UK Regulations for hosted commercial/academic studies as well as all tissue retrieved for
central review from all participating centres in the UK and globally for the Trusts sponsored studies running through the Lung Unit
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To ensure the timely and efficient collection of tissue and fluid samples from theatre and outpatients
- To send and retrieve samples from external Biobank facilities
- Distribute samples to research groups, laboratories, commercial and academic sponsors
- To ensure samples are packed, labelled and handled appropriately
- Ensure the dispatch and retrieval of samples ambient or frozen (using dry ice) as requested via external courier services
- Retrieval of samples nationally and internationally and coordinating the receipt of these samples in a timely fashion to meet research study time points for central interim and final analysis as well as treatment decisions and diagnostic purposes
Applicant requirements
Person specification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good technical skills
- Specimen document control skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Possess good organisational and interpersonal skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Data management skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Possess a flexible, responsible, conscientious and enthusiastic attitude to work
- Self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to learn and contribute where appropriate
- Excellent communication and logistics skills
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to degree or equivalent
- Understanding of HTA , ethics and consent requirements for biobanks
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Experience of data entry and database management
OTHER CRITERIA
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Punctual
- Calm under pressure
- Able to work to tight deadlines
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Derya Sahin
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Research Nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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