Translational Research Facilitator Manchester, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Translational Research Facilitator to the Lung Cancer clinical research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who is ableto demonstrate work experience in data management involving clinical trials and/or experience of working in a laboratory, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical trial governance.
We are looking for an individualwith excellent organisation and communication skills, who can work well both in a team and using their own initiative. The individual must demonstrate good leadership skills that will promote an environment of quality and learning.
The role is ideal for an individual wishing to further their career in clinical research as it will provide broad experience of NHS clinical research.
Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum, including holding a scientific or business-based degree, or have relevant experience in scientific or medical research.
The focus of this role is to support the co-ordination, planning, collection and initial processing of tissue and bodily fluids for research programmes; providing support to the Senior Translational Project Management team to ensure that samples are collected, transported and processed in accordance with the needs of the research programmes. In addition the individual will collect patient data as required and manage the relevant databases. In order to support our growth as a centre of excellence in research, a tailored training programme will be provided to the successful candidates to consolidate the skills required to support our delivery of clinical research.
The post holder will be expected to provide support to the senior clinical research staff and ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissues Act (HTA) and all other relevant requirements.
Opportunities will be available to lead service development projects within the team.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
The Lung Cancer Research Team vision is to build upon our reputation as a local and national leader in clinical trial delivery. Pursuing exemplary care and prioritising the safety and experience of our clinical research participants, carried out by a highly trained and passionate clinical research team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this section you should identify in sufficient detail the main duties, tasks, activities and responsibilities of the post holder. This should be comprehensive enough to enable the job matching panel to understand the main tasks etc. in terms of input, output and the processes followed. You should not include words and expressions which imply value judgements, as it is important that only factual information about the role is included.
1. Sample Collection and Processing
The post holders’ main duties will be to:
1. a) Assist with the collection of tissue and clinical data for clinical and translational
research programmes within Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Experimental
Pharmacology.
1. b) Liaise with the clinical team to identify patients who require sample collection
and processing by attending team meetings, MDTs, etc and liaise with other
departments and outside hospitals as appropriate.
1. c) Liaise and communicate effectively with all relevant staff involved in sample
collection and handling including, researchers, phlebotomists, surgeons,
pathologists, theatre staff, and other health care professionals in a polite and
professional manner.
1. d) Assist with arranging the collection of biological samples as required and
undertake sample processing, liaising and involving laboratory staff where
necessary.
1. e) Undertake shipment of samples from the collection site to the analysis/storage
site, ensuring the quality of the samples is maintained and in line with all local
and national policy.
1. f) Complete all necessary paperwork relating to the collected patient samples.
2. g) Perform clerical duties, including database development and computerised data
entry, and filing.
Training and Education
1. a) Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust and any other study
relevant to their area.
1. b) Participate in the Trust’s annual appraisal procedure, maintaining competence
levels within the Department and assists in own personal and professional
development
1. c) Provide support and assistance to newly appointed/less experienced staff as
appropriate.
1. d) Ensure knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legislation is kept up-to date, including the Human Tissue Act (2004).
General Requirements
1. a) Work to ensure that sample collection, shipment and storage is administered in
an efficient and professional manner.
1. b) Ensure effective communication/liaison with other research staff including
clinicians Biobank Technicians and staff.
1. c) Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate and
implement any resultant recommendations/findings in a timely manner.
1. d) Work to ensure that performance targets are met by continually assessing
priority of work.
1. e) Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
2. f) Report adverse incidents to immediate supervisor.
3. g) Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act, and Standard Operating Procedures.
4. h) Maintains patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018
