The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Research Laboratory Manager

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop their leadership experience and research portfolio within a Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. The Dubrowsky laboratory is located within the operating Theatres at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, which provides the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to develop cutting edge research. We are looking for a dynamic researcher, lookign to develop their research portfolio, with the capability to manage the Dubrowsky laboratory and the team who work within it. This involves financial oversight, operational responsibility as well as leadership and mentoring of research staff working within the laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the operational delivery and financial management of the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. This involves supporting the Pathology Manager in the provision of specialist research laboratory services and expert guidance to researchers and their teams across a range of orthopaedic sub-specialities.

The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for other internal and external research staff working in the lab, including students, to ensure compliance with local policies and procedures. They will be responsible for health and safety within the lab and the development of policies and procedures which comply with regulatory requirements.

The post holder will be expected to make a major contribution to the technical excellence and successful performance of the experimental work, provide technical and administrative support to investigators in the preparation of grant applications, development of study-specific lab procedures and undertaking designated laboratory duties relating to active research programmes.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum Pro-rata if part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-5586327

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the operational delivery and financial management of the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. This involves supporting the Pathology Manager in the provision of specialist research laboratory services and expert guidance to researchers and their teams across a range of orthopaedic subspecialities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the operational delivery and financial management of the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. This involves supporting the Pathology Manager in the provision of specialist research laboratory services and expert guidance to researchers and their teams across a range of orthopaedic subspecialities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • PhD or equivilent research portfolio
  • Demonstrate a commitment to further learning and personal development

Desirable

  • Publication of research as lead author in high-impact scientific journals

Skills

Essential

  • High level of technical skill within the laboratory, including but not limited to cell culture, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing a histopathology laboratory
  • Experience of managing junior laboratory staff
  • Experience supervising early career researchers.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • PhD or equivilent research portfolio
  • Demonstrate a commitment to further learning and personal development

Desirable

  • Publication of research as lead author in high-impact scientific journals

Skills

Essential

  • High level of technical skill within the laboratory, including but not limited to cell culture, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing a histopathology laboratory
  • Experience of managing junior laboratory staff
  • Experience supervising early career researchers.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research, Audit and Development

Gareth Stephens

gareth.stephens@nhs.net

01216854000

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum Pro-rata if part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-5586327

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


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