Cancer Clinical Trials Lab Manager

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a successful team in the role of Cancer Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join this busy department and organise the running of the laboratory whilst working closely with site personnel to prepare and process samples for shipment.
The post holder will line manage a small team. The post holder will be required to work autonomously at times and will lead on training new staff in laboratory techniques. The successful candidate will manage their time and workload effectively, whilst delivering, maintaining and developing a high quality technical service.

The individual will be part of an expanding and dynamic team helping research staff to deliver excellent care to patients with cancer. The post holder 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 candidate 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
• 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.
• Maintaining study participant safety and well-being in accordance with UK Clinical Trial Regulations.
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records of study activities whilst ensuring participant confidentiality.
• Working with the team to ensure the smooth running of the study.
• Line manages several Medical Technical Officers (MTOs)

Working for our organisation

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

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 criteria

• First degree or equivalent in scientific/healthcare related discipline

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance
• Knowledge of clinical trials, ethics and R&D application processes

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in a clinical laboratory
• Experience of utilising laboratory equipment
• Experience of laboratory computing systems
• Experience of working under minimal supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with clinical trials
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of training/teaching

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines
• Ability to work on a number of competing tasks at the same time
• Ability to operate equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
• Intermediate keyboard skills, including Microsoft Word, excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Understands the importance and role of audit

Communication

Essential criteria

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work flexible hours and manage time effectively
• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible

Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Displays desire for professional and personal development
• Ability to identify own training needs
• Willingness and ability to participate in continuing education in relation to the role
• Demonstrates knowledge of equal opportunities
• Proven ability to work under own initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise own workload
• Team Player

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 568.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 248.6KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)