Senior Biospecimen Co-ordinator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Responsibilities include the collection and processing of clinical samples (tissue and blood) from multiple units and sites across Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research. You will liaise with patients, clinicians, surgeons, research nurses, pathologists, and laboratory staff to identify and co-ordinate sample collection. It is essential to ensure that the principles of the Human Tissue Act and Good Clinical Practice are always upheld and that all samples collected have appropriate patient consent. You must maintain sample integrity at all times and ensure samples are transported to an appropriate storage facility in a timely fashion. Dispatch samples to collaborators following developed SOPs or ethically approved protocols and document any deviations from protocol, informing the Tissue Bank Manager.

You will work as part of the Biobank sample collection team within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and our Academic Partner Institute of Cancer Research at Chelsea and Sutton sites. Responsibilities also include collecting and processing blood and tissue samples for multiple clinical units and studies across the institution, recording and tracking patient samples stored by the biobank in line with regulatory requirements, and managing data requirements for the biobank including report generation, data queries, data query resolution, and preparation for audits.

Qualifications: We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Biospecimen Co-ordinator to join our friendly team working cross-site in both Chelsea and Sutton. The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in sample management in the context of research governance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with patients, are required for this role. Data Management experience and good liaising skills would be an advantage.

About the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities, and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees' work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values, and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.