Medical Technical Officer (Laboratory)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility UCLH is a well-established Clinical Research Facility (CRF) covering two sites. The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre is a dedicated neuroscience experimental medicine facility at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at Queen Square (QS); and the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility is a comprehensive Cancer and Medical research facility on the Bloomsbury campus (BC) at Tottenham Court Road.

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Medical Technical Officer to work in the CRF laboratory and be specifically responsible for processing, storing and shipping samples collected as part of clinical trials implemented at the UCLH NIHR CRF from first-into-human through to complex and innovative phase 3 trials, and experimental non-IMP studies. The post holder should demonstrate good interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate to colleagues and service users and be an excellent team worker.

The post holder will be expected to provide a professional clinical trial laboratory service and deliver high quality clinical data in line with the study protocol, the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations. The post holder will be required to maintain accurate records, adhere to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and able prioritise activities despite conflicting timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain the integrity and accuracy of the research samples.
• Contribute to service delivery and the maintenance of turnaround times within the department.
• To communicate effectively at all times and maintain good working relationships between clinicians and other departments.
• Lead on appropriate administrative tasks within the laboratory.

The post holder will work across CRFs sites based on laboratory support needs, and shift work may be required from time to time depending on needs e.g. 8am to 4pm, 10am to 6pm, 11am to 7pm.

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.

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 specialises 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shuk Wa Lau Job title: Senior Laboratory Manager Email address: [e-mail]