Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a successful team in the role of Cancer Clinical Trials Medical Technical Officer. We are looking for 4 dynamic individuals to join this busy department. The post holders will be working closely with site personnel to prepare and process biological samples for shipment.The post holders will be required to work autonomously at times and will lead on training new staff in laboratory techniques. The successful candidates will manage their time and workload effectively, whilst delivering, maintaining and developing a high-quality technical service.
The individuals will be part of an expanding and dynamic team helping research staff to deliver excellent care to patients with cancer. The post holders will also be required to deliver and verify trial specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials and assist in trial audits.
The ideal candidates will have significant experience working in a laboratory, knowledge of good clinical practice, excellent verbal and written communication skills and be highly organised and conscientious. However, if you have some of these criteria, and a clear desire to do the job, please apply.
Main duties of the job
o Working with the CCTU team to manage the laboratory in the Macmillan Cancer Centre and support with processing trial samples according to the protocol and in line with ICH GCP and local SOPs.o Maintaining study participant safety and well-being in accordance with UK Clinical Trial Regulations.o Maintaining accurate and timely written records of study activities whilst ensuring participant confidentiality.o Working with the team to ensure the smooth running of the study.o Line manages several Medical Technical Officers (MTOs)
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job 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*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GSCE passes at A-C grade including Maths and English or equivalent
- Foundation degree (in a science subject)
- Have a good knowledge of a range of laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Data Protection / Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practise and Research Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Desirable
- Data inputting in lab computer Systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Works well as a team member
- Able to work flexibly
- Ability to be methodical, organised and self-motivated
- Good time management skills
- IT skills - basic computer and keyboard skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with colleagues.
- Effective in liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate sample processing and documentation.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willingness and ability to assist in the training of less experienced staff in laboratory procedure.
- Participation in laboratory inductions and relevant seminars/training to maintain competence.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and support planning for others.
- Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
- Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty, with a commitment to fair and inclusive treatment of colleagues.
- Promote a respectful and inclusive working environment, consistent with UCLH's organisational values
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work rotational shift pattern where required
- Good hand eye co-ordination for fine use of instrumentation
- Capable of working with hazardous high-risk samples and daily exposure to infectious material / hazardous chemicals
- Capable of repetitive movements when processing / analysing specimens.
- Capable of long periods sitting at computers inputting data.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GSCE passes at A-C grade including Maths and English or equivalent
- Foundation degree (in a science subject)
- Have a good knowledge of a range of laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Data Protection / Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practise and Research Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory setting
Desirable
- Data inputting in lab computer Systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Works well as a team member
- Able to work flexibly
- Ability to be methodical, organised and self-motivated
- Good time management skills
- IT skills - basic computer and keyboard skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with colleagues.
- Effective in liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate sample processing and documentation.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willingness and ability to assist in the training of less experienced staff in laboratory procedure.
- Participation in laboratory inductions and relevant seminars/training to maintain competence.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and support planning for others.
- Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
- Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty, with a commitment to fair and inclusive treatment of colleagues.
- Promote a respectful and inclusive working environment, consistent with UCLH's organisational values
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work rotational shift pattern where required
- Good hand eye co-ordination for fine use of instrumentation
- Capable of working with hazardous high-risk samples and daily exposure to infectious material / hazardous chemicals
- Capable of repetitive movements when processing / analysing specimens.
- Capable of long periods sitting at computers inputting data.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
