Clinical Research Support Worker - Band 3 - GH

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Support Worker to join a dedicated laboratory team in the South-East Scottish Cancer Research Network. This full-time role involves supporting clinical trials and enhancing treatment options for cancer patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in research and relevant laboratory experience. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and diversity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on cancer research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is essential.
• Trained to SVQ level 3 or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stock control of clinical trial supplies.
• Handle basic biological samples including collection and processing.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Stock control

Biological sample handling

GCP/GCLP training

Education

SVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Research Support Worker to join our laboratory team in the South-East Scottish Cancer Research Network (SE-SCRN). SE-SCRN maintains and oversees a large portfolio of clinical trials across all cancer groups, maximising and enhancing treatment options for individuals affected by cancer.

This is a full-time, band 3 position (37 hours/week) working Monday-Friday and is based in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre at the Western General Hospital.

The department is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and diligent individual with a genuine interest in research, ideally with experience working in a laboratory environment. The post-holder will be responsible for stock control of clinical trial supplies, handling basic biological samples including collection, processing and shipping and should be trained to SVQ level 3 or equivalent. Training in GCP/GCLP would be advantageous.

Please note this post may close early if there are sufficient applicants.

After reviewing the job description and person specification, informal enquiries can be made to Harriet Stavert, Lead Research Nurse - Email: Harriet.Stavert.nhs.scot / Phone: [phone].

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact name above.