Biological Specimen Co-ordinator

at  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Would you like to work with a friendly and dynamic Research Team contributing to the future development of treatments?
We are seeking to recruit a band 5 biological specimen co-ordinator to work under the guidance and supervision of the research team.
There is an ongoing and expanding research programme with both complex protocols, clinical trials and educational research. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to work in a clinical research environment and contribute to improving patient care.
Ideally we are looking for somebody with previous laboratory and research experience looking for a new challenge and the desire to progress their career within the field of clinical research.
As the post holder will cover all research teams within the trust you will need to be organised, have a flexible approach to work and be motived to provide excellent clinical care with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
This post is for 1 year fixed term and subject to research funding.
All applicants who are invited to interview must ensure that the can attend in person as there is likely to be a practical assessment of skills in the lab and this cannot be done remotely.
Primarily based within the oncology research team, you will be responsible for the management of our research lab rooms, obtaining, processing, storage and shipping of biological samples from patients throughout the trust who consent to participate in a wide portfolio of clinical research studies, equipment servicing, COSHH, sample trackers, SOPS and training.
Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team you will support, develop and deliver research projects across the Trustwide within the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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The role of the Biological Specimen Co-ordinator at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RSFT) involves facilitating research involving human tissue being carried out at both the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Surrey. The post holder will be involved in study feasibility and set up for sample collection, study promotion, contacting participants, maintaining databases, taking, preparing and storage of biological samples, arranging participant appointments as well as the collection and documentation of accurate data. As a band 5 biological specimen co-ordinator you will work under the supervision of senior research staff and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage and facilitate the delivery of research project, you may also be required to manage a caseload of trial participants enrolled on tissue collection studies.
As a band 5 Biological Specimen Co-ordinator you will work under the supervision of senior research staff and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to manage a caseload of studies and projects for trial patients ensuring the correct consents and samples have been taken and processed as required according to the project protocol. The role involves using an in depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations

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