Job Description

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The Clatterbridge Cancer is the largest networked cancer centre serving a population of 2.4 million across Merseyside and Cheshire. The Trust has embedded research as part of a key aspect of patient choice. The Research and Innovation Team have established key work areas to set-up and deliver research studies for all patients. R&I has a Team work ethic and embodies the Trust values of Kindness, Empowered, Responsible and Inclusive. We are seeking a proactive, individual with a strong attitude of team working. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team with research for patient at the heart of what we do. The post-holder will be responsible for day to day aspects of the CCC Biobank and Clinical Trials Lab.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will administer and manage all aspects of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Biobank to provide an efficient and effective sample: collection, processing, storage/ shipping service keeping meticulous records and a full audit trail for biobanking and clinical trials. To use the Laboratory Information Management System for sample management and ensure all equipment used is fit for purpose. To work flexibly and ensure adherence to legal and local procedural requirements.To manage the smooth running of the laboratory, assuring compliance with Health and Safety and Standard Operating Procedures. To manage laboratory staff and ensure training and compliance
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
158-25-215-R&I
Job locations
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65 Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ4 related to healthcare
• Diploma/ Degree or relevant experience in a field of research

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Knowledge and expertise
Essential

• Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
• Confidentiality and data protection
• COSHH
• Maintenance of accurate records
• Knowledge of research and research processes
• Ability to interrogate databases, extract and analyse information
• GCP

Desirable

• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Human Tissue Act
• Informed consent training

Experience
Essential

• General laboratory work
• Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
• Sample handling
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Presentation of data in written and graphical format
• Writing and production of Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

• Experience in the use of Laboratory Information Management System

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ4 related to healthcare
• Diploma/ Degree or relevant experience in a field of research

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Knowledge and expertise
Essential

• Use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word
• Confidentiality and data protection
• COSHH
• Maintenance of accurate records
• Knowledge of research and research processes
• Ability to interrogate databases, extract and analyse information
• GCP

Desirable

• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Human Tissue Act
• Informed consent training

Experience
Essential

• General laboratory work
• Use of general laboratory equipment, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes
• Sample handling
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Presentation of data in written and graphical format
• Writing and production of Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

• Experience in the use of Laboratory Information Management System

Skills Required