Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Laboratory Manager based within Yorkshire Digestive Research Institute (YDRI) based at Allam Digestive diseases Centre in Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust .
The opportunity is being offered as a fixed term appointment for 1 year and can be extended following review.
This role represents an opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in laboratory management, or extensive hands-on experience of laboratory practice, to provide a vital role in the set up and running of the newly established YDRI laboratory.
The main responsibilities will include day-to-day maintenance of laboratory facilities and core equipment, accurate processing, storage and documentation of research samples, the purchase of general consumables and research materials, developing and ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and dealing with general duties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will oversee equipment maintenance, repair and calibration and temperature monitoring solutions. In addition the Lab manager will assist in and perform the experiments on biological samples. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the other research staff Laboratory Research Technicians.
You will have relevant qualifications and experience, demonstrable knowledge of laboratory safety and practical experience with a broad range of laboratory equipment and techniques including single cell experiments. Knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is expected.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. or equivalent in relevant speciality Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Desirable
- Any relevant further qualifications or study e.g. leadership, management, training, health and safety, quality
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a specialist Clinical Research Laboratory Manager position in an UKAS accredited laboratory.
- Has experience of and developed specialist knowledge of clinical research laboratory environments.
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH and other requirements for safe laboratory practice.
Desirable
- Has experience of a range of analytical clinical research platforms
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of internal and external QA.
- Demonstrate up to date evidence and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Excellent working knowledge of UKAS and MHRA
Desirable
- Knowledge of teaching, training and staff development to MSc level
- Experience of presenting relevant data to groups.
- Previous experience of Telepath and or Q-Pulse or equivalent clinical research software and supporting the application function.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. or equivalent in relevant speciality Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Desirable
- Any relevant further qualifications or study e.g. leadership, management, training, health and safety, quality
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a specialist Clinical Research Laboratory Manager position in an UKAS accredited laboratory.
- Has experience of and developed specialist knowledge of clinical research laboratory environments.
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, COSHH and other requirements for safe laboratory practice.
Desirable
- Has experience of a range of analytical clinical research platforms
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of internal and external QA.
- Demonstrate up to date evidence and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Excellent working knowledge of UKAS and MHRA
Desirable
- Knowledge of teaching, training and staff development to MSc level
- Experience of presenting relevant data to groups.
- Previous experience of Telepath and or Q-Pulse or equivalent clinical research software and supporting the application function.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
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).
