Laboratory and Clerical Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory and Clerical Assistant to join our research team at Banbury Cross Health Centre. This is a bank post so working patterns will be varied but within the practice opening hours (weekdays 8am 6.30pm). Very occasionally, you may be asked to work at a weekend to support a clinic although this will be discussed in advance.

The role involves undertaking laboratory processes as part of the Research team, including training and following clinical trial protocols to perform laboratory processes, sample shipping and related tasks. You will also undertake administrative and clinic booking processes to support the wider Research Team.

You will need excellent IT skills, be adaptable to and enjoy using new systems including study specific systems (training will be provided). In addition, you must have strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships.

This post would suit someone with an interest in clinical trials/research.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an awareness of data protection and GDPR.

You must also be flexible and happy to work in a team or under your own initiative but recognise when to refer more complex issues to colleagues or line manager for support.

We look forward to receiving your application and your CV.

Main duties of the job

You will engage in a range of activities to support our research team including developing laboratory knowledge and performing laboratory processes to support the needs of each trial. You will support the recruitment of study participants via booking activities and the collection and documentation of accurate. You will work collaboratively with practice research team and clinical study teams.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Laboratory skills qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to develop good practical laboratory skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to agree working schedule to support trial and practice needs
• Attention to detail including ability to follow instructions
• Confidence in learning new systems and databases
• Proven IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office
• Ability to complete training to achieve and maintain NIHR Good Clinical Practice certification
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Prepared to attend appropriate training and meetings as required to perform the role

Desirable

• Demonstration of good practical laboratory skills
• Full driving licence/access to car

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Use of EMIS

About the employer

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 60 GP practices covering approximately 780,000 patients.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010