Clinical Research Facility Laboratory Technician | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6195314/349-RES-V6195314 |
Summary
The Research & Innovation Division at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to undertake an exciting and challenging role in the Research & Innovation Biospecimen Service (RIBS). The service plays a key role in collection, processing and storage of human biospecimens to support clinical research. With a minimum of 2 science A-levels, or equivalent vocational qualifications such as a HNC or BTEC, you will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably in the area of clinical trails or pre-analytics.
You will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking initial processing of patient samples and data entry to support research studies and clinical trials.
Other duties will include the retrieval of samples from storage and distribution to other laboratories. You will also be expected to assist in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory e.g. stock ordering, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.
You will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably in blood processing or in support of clinical trials. Previous experience gained in biological sample banking/archiving is desirable.
Basic IT skills are essential and previous LIMS experience desirable. You must be able to work as part of a team, follow strict SOPs, and have meticulous attention to detail, good communication skills and a highly organised approach to your work.
Candidates will be expected to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on anad hocbasis as required) in order to deliver the necessary service.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024
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