University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Technical Officer (Laboratory)
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Cancer Clinical Trials Medical Technical Officer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a successful team in the role of Cancer Clinical Trials Medical Technical Officer. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join this busy department. The post holder will be working closely with site personnel to prepare and process biological samples for shipment.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process biological samples for shipment
- Work autonomously and lead on training new staff in laboratory techniques
- Manage time and workload effectively
- Deliver, maintain, and develop a high-quality technical service
- Deliver and verify trial specific information to sponsors
- Support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials
- Assist in trial audits
Ideal Candidate
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 organized and conscientious. However, if you have some of these criteria, and a clear desire to do the job, please apply.
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About Us
Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, and ambulatory care and inpatient services for the specialties of inpatient and outpatient oncology and Haematology.
The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises three main areas: Haematology, Oncology, and Paediatric Oncology. It supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre. Each group comprises teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners, and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high-quality clinical research projects within UCLH. Each team supports a process for agreeing a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework. The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources so as to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients.
About UCLH
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.
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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 specializes 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.
Contact Information
If you would like further information or to arrange an informal visit, then please contact:
Name: Joyce Ladesma
Job Title: CCTU Lab Manager
Email Address: joycechristine.ladesma@nhs.net
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