The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Biobank Technician

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

The Clatterbridge Cancer is the largest networked cancer centre serving a population of 2.4 million across Merseyside and Cheshire. The Trust has embedded research as part of a key aspect of patient choice. The Research and Innovation Team have established key work areas to set-up and deliver research studies for all patients. R&I has a Team work ethic and embodies the Trust values of Kindness, Empowered, Responsible and Inclusive. We are seeking a proactive, individual with a strong attitude of team working. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team with research for patient at the heart of what we do. The post-holder will be responsible for day to day aspects of the CCC Biobank and Clinical Trials Lab.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will administer and manage all aspects of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Biobank to provide an efficient and effective sample: collection, processing, storage/ shipping service keeping meticulous records and a full audit trail for biobanking and clinical trials. To use the Laboratory Information Management System for sample management and ensure all equipment used is fit for purpose. To work flexibly and ensure adherence to legal and local procedural requirements.To manage the smooth running of the laboratory, assuring compliance with Health and Safety and Standard Operating Procedures. To manage laboratory staff and ensure training and compliance

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

  • Kind
  • Empowered
  • Responsible
  • Inclusive

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-215-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ4 related to healthcare
  • Diploma/ Degree or relevant experience in a field of research

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

  • Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • COSHH
  • Maintenance of accurate records
  • Knowledge of research and research processes
  • Ability to interrogate databases, extract and analyse information
  • GCP

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
  • Human Tissue Act
  • Informed consent training

Experience

Essential

  • General laboratory work
  • Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
  • Sample handling
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
  • Presentation of data in written and graphical format
  • Writing and production of Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

  • Experience in the use of Laboratory Information Management System
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ4 related to healthcare
  • Diploma/ Degree or relevant experience in a field of research

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

  • Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • COSHH
  • Maintenance of accurate records
  • Knowledge of research and research processes
  • Ability to interrogate databases, extract and analyse information
  • GCP

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
  • Human Tissue Act
  • Informed consent training

Experience

Essential

  • General laboratory work
  • Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
  • Sample handling
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
  • Presentation of data in written and graphical format
  • Writing and production of Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

  • Experience in the use of Laboratory Information Management System

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Biobank and Trials Laboratory Manager

Victoria Chekoldina

victoria.chekoldina@nhs.net

07909054253

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-215-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)