The Royal Marsden is vital in championing change and improving cancer care through research, innovation, education, and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring our patients receive the best and latest cancer treatment and care.
Main duties of the job
To provide the technical and administrative support required to maintain an efficient and high-quality genetics diagnostic laboratory service. Working with the laboratory’s scientific and technical staff, the laboratory assistant technologist will provide pan-laboratory technical and administrative support.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification
* To collect different types of biological samples from the main Pathology laboratories, minor procedures, theatres, and switchboard during the day, including late samples, and maintaining all relevant audit trails.
* Specimen reception: receipt and checking of samples against request forms, liaising with clinical staff regarding labelling errors, identifying and taking appropriate action with high risk specimens and dealing with leaking/damaged samples. Sort samples for processing.
* Accurate data entry and clerical work: Using the LIMS and laboratory database to book in samples (internal and external to the hospital) using clinical information provided, maintaining paper and electronic data records.
* To use laboratory equipment for preparation of samples and reagents. Monitor safety, performance and temperature range of equipment and advise scientific staff of any deviation from norm.
* COSHH and waste disposal: to be able to handle and dispose of all waste (chemical, clinical, sharps and domestic) appropriately and safely, following Trust/ ICR and national regulations.
* To assist with the storage of confidential files.
* To ensure that statutory UKAS and Trust requirements for record keeping of results are met by validation or verification of technology and reports as required.
* To perform all duties with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and Science (Grade C/4 or above)
* Evidence of further education in a scientific discipline (e.g., A-levels or BTEC in science-related subject)
* Degree or equivalent in a biological science
Education/Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Experience
* Experience of data entry and use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
* Basic understanding of genetics and molecular biology
* Experience with handling biological samples
* Experience working in a laboratory or technical healthcare environment
* Awareness of Health and Safety, COSHH, and waste disposal regulations
* Experience with sample triage, processing, and sendaway
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
* Ability to follow complex procedures and protocols precisely
* Effective written and verbal communication
* Ability to handle sensitive/confidential data appropriately
* Competent in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Ability to work independently and within a team
Personal Qualities
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Willingness to learn and undertake further training
* Flexible and adaptable
* Professional attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards
* Demonstrates respect, compassion, and teamwork
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application
All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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