The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Biospecimen Co-ordinator

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Biospecimen Co-ordinator to join our friendly team working cross-site in both Chelsea and Sutton. The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in sample management in the context of research governance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including with patients, are required for this role. Data Management experience and good liaising skills would be an advantage.

For further details / informal visits contact: Millie Nastali Biobank Operations Manager emily.nastali@rmh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the Biobank sample collection team working within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and our Academic Partner Institute of Cancer Research at Chelsea and Sutton sites.
  • To be responsible for collecting and processing blood and tissue samples for multiple clinical units and studies across the institution.
  • To record and track patient samples stored by the biobank in line with regulatory requirements.
  • To manage data requirements for the biobank including but not limited to report generation, data queries, data query resolution and preparation for audits.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1271

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • Collection and processing of clinical samples (tissue and blood) from multiple units and sites across Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research.
  • Liaise with patients, clinicians, surgeons, research nurses, pathologists and laboratory staff to identify and co-ordinate sample collection.
  • Ensure that the principles of the Human Tissue Act and Good Clinical Practice are always upheld and that all samples collected have appropriate patient consent.
  • Ensure sample integrity is maintained at all times and samples are transported to an appropriate storage facility in a timely fashion.
  • Dispatch samples to collaborators following developed SOPs or ethically approved protocols. Document any deviations from protocol and inform the Tissue Bank Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • Collection and processing of clinical samples (tissue and blood) from multiple units and sites across Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research.
  • Liaise with patients, clinicians, surgeons, research nurses, pathologists and laboratory staff to identify and co-ordinate sample collection.
  • Ensure that the principles of the Human Tissue Act and Good Clinical Practice are always upheld and that all samples collected have appropriate patient consent.
  • Ensure sample integrity is maintained at all times and samples are transported to an appropriate storage facility in a timely fashion.
  • Dispatch samples to collaborators following developed SOPs or ethically approved protocols. Document any deviations from protocol and inform the Tissue Bank Manager.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Willingness to undertake HTA training.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing development including GCP training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in sample management.
  • Experience of working in a clinical / research governance environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in managing data, report production and audit.
  • Experience in receiving consent for research.
  • Experience with patient interactions.
  • Pathology analytical and interpretation skills.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Willingness to undertake HTA training.

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing development including GCP training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in sample management.
  • Experience of working in a clinical / research governance environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in managing data, report production and audit.
  • Experience in receiving consent for research.
  • Experience with patient interactions.
  • Pathology analytical and interpretation skills.

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 Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Biobank Operations Manager

Millie Nastali

emily.nastali@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1271

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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