Research Laboratory Co-ordinator - INTERNAL

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Be responsible for the day to day running of the laboratory. To process biological samples in accordance with research protocols and lab manuals. Organise and coordinate clinical trial and research studies in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and best practices. Provide data management and administrative support for all aspects of Clinical Trials and Research Studies in the Unit. Contribute to providing a professional clinical trials laboratory service by working alongside the Research Delivery Team in the Clinical Research Department, undertaking duties to support research staff in the preparation and processing of complex biological samples. This will be achieved by carrying out clinical, technical or scientific tasks using a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge following written Laboratory Procedures/Sample Guides and taking responsibility for completion of tasks and areas that have been assigned to the post holder.Main duties of the job Be responsible for the day to day running of the laboratory. To process biological samples in accordance with research protocols and lab manuals. Organise and coordinate clinical trial and research studies in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and best practices. Provide data management and administrative support for all aspects of Clinical Trials and Research Studies in the Unit. Contribute to providing a professional clinical trials laboratory service by working alongside the Research Delivery Team in the Clinical Research Department, undertaking duties to support research staff in the preparation and processing of complex biological samples. This will be achieved by carrying out clinical, technical or scientific tasks using a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge following written Laboratory Procedures/Sample Guides and taking responsibility for completion of tasks and areas that have been assigned to the post holder.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Qualifications And KnowledgeEssential criteriaKnowledge of range of non-routine healthcare science duties acquired through training, experience to Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent levelKnowledge of laboratory computer systems.Extensive knowledge of Microsoft officeKnowledge of developing and managing databasesKnowledge of manipulating data to provide reports and presentationsDesirable criteriaKnowledge of laboratory proceduresGood Clinical Practice Certificate.ExperienceEssential criteriaSignificant Laboratory ExperienceDesirable criteriaExperience of Medical ProceduresSkills and AttributesEssential criteriaGood Laboratory techniquesManual dexterityExcellent communication skillsGood keyboard skills and computer literacyExcellent spoken and written English.Ability to maintain concentration.Ability to work on own initiativeExcellent telephone mannerExcellent computer skills.Inputting/extracting information into databases.ReliableMotivatedProfessional and confidentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Desirable criteriaWelsh Speaker