A 12-month post in the Histopathology Department's research team at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, supporting the Biobank. The work centres on approaching eligible patients for consent, logging and tracking tissue and blood samples, and preparing and scanning slides for a digital pathology and artificial intelligence project. The full-time role combines patient contact with data work, with phlebotomy and consenting training given to those without experience. Hepatitis B vaccination is required before starting.
What the job involves
- Identify eligible patients using hospital databases and seek their consent for research use of tissue, in person or otherwise
- Select, prepare and scan slides for digital pathology projects, linking them to clinical data
- Log, track, pseudonymise and store patient and clinical trial samples appropriately
- Use databases and spreadsheets to collect and organise clinical data
- Collect patient samples from operating theatres for research
- Process blood by centrifugation and aliquot its component parts, including plasma
- Take blood samples by phlebotomy for research, with training provided
- Prepare samples for courier dispatch and receive samples from collaborators
- Prepare blood packs and consent forms for colleagues
- Administer scanning of consent forms and pulling and archiving of wax blocks and slides
- Work flexibly across the Stanmore and Bolsover Street sites to contact patients
- Attend Biobank team meetings and carry out other duties needed to keep the Biobank running
Qualifications
- Good basic education to GCSE, O level, A level or NVQ level 3
Skills & knowledge
- Basic IT skills, tested during the probationary period
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- An interest in science, healthcare or research-related work
- Knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
Other
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- Hepatitis B vaccination
Nice to have
- Interest in or experience of working to a higher qualification level
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment
- Previous phlebotomy or laboratory experience
- Ability to make basic judgement decisions
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
- Ability to prioritise tasks and organise daily work
What’s offered
- Full training in consenting patients and phlebotomy where needed
- Valuable NHS experience
- Experience of speaking with patients
- Opportunity to learn about cancer, sarcoma and other diseases
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
