Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (limited funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-4277
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) University College London Hospitals
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £27,948 - £29,468 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility UCLH is a well-established Clinical Research Facility (CRF) covering two sites. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre is a dedicated neuroscience experimental medicine facility at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at Queen Square (QS); and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is a comprehensive Cancer and Medical research facility on the Bloomsbury campus (BC) at Tottenham Court Road.
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the CRF laboratory and be specifically responsible for processing, storing and shipping samples collected as part of clinical trials implemented at the UCLH NIHR CRF from first-into-human through to complex and innovative phase 3 trials, and experimental non-IMP studies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide support by maintaining accurate records and general laboratory maintenance, resulting in high quality clinical data in line with the study protocol, the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations.
- To receive and process samples.
- To maintain the integrity and accuracy of the research samples.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate manual and computerised records.
- To be responsible for general laboratory maintenance.
- To collaborate and liaise with clinicians, support staff and research staff.
The post holder will work across CRFs sites based on laboratory support needs, and shift work may be required from time to time depending on needs e.g. 8am to 4pm, 10am to 6pm, 11am to 7pm.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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*
*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.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A good standard of education to GCSE level (or equivalent), including grade C or above in English and Mathematics
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of GCP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Good IT skills, including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in using clinical systems
Communication
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively verbally and in writing
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Able to identify own training needs. Displays desire for professional and personal development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- LAU, SHUK WA
- Job title
- Senior Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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