Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of lab systems and processes to support the feasibility, execution and ongoing management of clinical research studies involving the STRIVE Pathology lab and submission of successful grant applications.
In the first instance this role will largely support all lab-based activities and processes for Gynae and Surgical Oncology research trials, but it is anticipated that the role will broaden over time to include other clinical specialties as the need arises.
Main duties of the job
- Establishing processes, SOPs and lab protocols for the safe and effective running of all lab processes relating to open clinical trials
- Assist with the preparation and submission of external funding applications for research studies. They will be responsible for providing academic and scientific support as well as co-ordinating appropriate input from all relevant parties to ensure scientifically sound and accurate proposals are submitted.
- Assist with the submission of studies for approval by the Health Research Authority and advise the sponsor on all matters relating to the submission for the CI.
- Responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of ongoing research studies to ensure that all relevant procedures outlined in the study specific protocol and laboratory manual are met within agreed timelines. Produce regular updates against progress
- Comply with the Health Research Authority (HRA) guidance for new research studies, including applicable legislation/frameworks with continuous review and process improvement
- Laboratory testing includes handling specimens, performing tissue culturing and the preparation and partial testing of blood biomarkers
- Perform an annual audit to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, frameworks and internal policies and processes.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- HTA codes of practice and standards, including the Human Tissue Act 2004
- IATA guidelines for the classification, safe packaging and transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens both nationally and internationally
- Current legislation regarding research governance
- Basic principles, regulations and guidelines of ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Knowledge of relevant research funding bodies and their processes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of health related IT systems or data input
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- IATA Shipping guidelines for infectious substances (Class 6.2).
Desirable
- Post-doctorate Degree in a related field
- Working towards a Degree in a research related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pathology / research related lab
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements relating to lab-based research trials
- Experience of tissue and blood sample handling
- oExperience in the preparation and submission of funding applications to external grant bodies
Desirable
- Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques used within a research laboratory
- Experience of biorepository
- Experience of tissue culture
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- HTA codes of practice and standards, including the Human Tissue Act 2004
- IATA guidelines for the classification, safe packaging and transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens both nationally and internationally
- Current legislation regarding research governance
- Basic principles, regulations and guidelines of ICH Good Clinical Practice.
- Knowledge of relevant research funding bodies and their processes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of health related IT systems or data input
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject
- NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- IATA Shipping guidelines for infectious substances (Class 6.2).
Desirable
- Post-doctorate Degree in a related field
- Working towards a Degree in a research related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pathology / research related lab
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements relating to lab-based research trials
- Experience of tissue and blood sample handling
- oExperience in the preparation and submission of funding applications to external grant bodies
Desirable
- Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques used within a research laboratory
- Experience of biorepository
- Experience of tissue culture
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).
