- Clinical Measurement Technician

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a Clinical Measurement Technician to join the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility. The role involves managing clinical research samples and supporting high-quality research delivery. Opportunities for informal visits are available.

Responsibilities

• Processing, management, tracking and shipment of clinical research biological samples.
• Assisting with CRF clinical and essential equipment tracking.

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.

Clinical Measurement Technician (SATO) - Band 3

Permanent 37 hours

REF: CRF/25/01

Planned Interview Date: 27th/28th May 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Nursing and Clinical Core at the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) at WGH as an enthusiastic and innovative Clinical Measurement Technician (CMT). The CMT will primarily be responsible for the processing, management, tracking and shipment of clinical research biological samples. They will also be involved in assisting with CRF clinical and essential equipment tracking. This role will support the CRF in delivering high quality research. On occasions there may be a requirement to work at our other clinical sites; Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (RIECRF).

Edinburgh’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) incorporates WTCRF, RIECRF and CCRF. The facilities aim to provide a streamlined service to investigators of any discipline to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely whilst also ensuring patients and volunteers involved in research are cared for to a high standard.

For Further Information And Informal Visits, Please Contact

Jill Steven, Lead Research Nurse

0131 537 3388 (Ext: 33388)

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.

**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**