Biobank Research Assistant (Phlebotomy & Consent)

Rnoh; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a full-time Band 3 Biobank Assistant to support clinical research within the NHS. You will select, prepare and scan slides, log clinical data and samples, and assist with consent and processing of blood samples for research purposes.

The role involves working with a cutting-edge digital pathology and AI project, with training provided and flexibility between Stanmore and other sites. Prior phlebotomy or lab experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Good basic education to GCSE/O levels/NVQ level 3.
• Willing to undergo relevant training.
• Experience in customer-facing environment is desirable.
• Previous phlebotomy/laboratory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Selecting, preparing and scanning slides for digital pathology projects.
• Using databases and spreadsheets to collect and organise clinical data and to log and track research samples.
• Preparing samples to be sent by courier, or receiving them from collaborators.
• Pseudonymising and storing patient and clinical trial samples appropriately.
• Identifying patients eligible to be approached for donating their tissue for research.
• Seeking consent from patients in person or otherwise.
• Collecting patient samples from operating theatres for research purposes.
• Administrative duties: scanning consent forms, pulling and archiving wax blocks and slides.
• Working flexibly between Stanmore and Bolsover St sites as required to contact patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Laboratory knowledge

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE/O levels/NVQ level 3

Job description

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a full-time Band 3 Biobank Assistant to support clinical research within the NHS. You will select, prepare and scan slides, log clinical data and samples, and assist with consent and processing of blood samples for research purposes.

The role involves working with a cutting-edge digital pathology and AI project, with training provided and flexibility between Stanmore and other sites. Prior phlebotomy or lab experience is valued.