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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
This is a Fixed term post for: 2 years renewable contract
The post will be based in the Beatson Clinical Research Facility which is an NHS facility supporting cancer clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The post holder will work on a range of Phase 1 to Phase III cancer trials that the BCRF participates in. Main duties of the post will involve processing of research samples following trial manuals, storage of samples, logging chain of custody and shipping of samples. This will be under the supervision of the senior research nurses.
Applications are requested from candidates with 3 Highers at Grade C or above, which should include either Chemistry or Biology together with Maths or SVQ3 in relevant science subject or completion of equivalent accredited education. Previous lab experience is desirable. The candidate should have the ability to work as part of a team in a busy clinical area and possess good verbal communication skills. Evidence of good numeracy and literacy skills is required along with basic computer knowledge
Informal contact: Donna Crawford, Research Nurse Manager, 01413017156, Donna.crawford2@nhs.scot
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