Clinical Support Worker/Phlebotomist

Clinical Support Worker/Phlebotomist – Onsite

At Scottish Brain Sciences we want everyone to enjoy better brain health for life.

We are committed to delivering a step change in the detection and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. To achieve this, we deliver clinical trials of new tests and medicines that aim to detect brain disease early and treat it before it progresses to dementia. We provide a full-service model for clinical research, with dedicated brain health research centres, an in-house laboratory and imaging services.

Together with our participants, we are building one of the world’s largest biobanks of genetic, blood and imaging data in neurodegenerative disease. This data will speed progress in the search for better Alzheimer’s diagnostics and treatments. We’re looking for a Clinical Support Worker with experience in Clinical Operations to support our growing team based at one of our sites across Scotland. This is a high growth, fast paced organisation meaning the ability to be productive in such an environment is critical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join Scottish Brain Sciences to support clinical trials from the ground roots. To perform this role successfully, you must have previous experience in collecting participant data (including blood; urine and personal measurements), be an articulate communicator and be familiar with systems-based practice. In addition, you will:

· Assist the clinical research team in the delivery of a growing clinical trial and cohort research portfolio

· Conduct participant assessments in line with the research protocols, which includes the collection of blood, urine and other personal measurements (weight, height, blood pressure etc) transferring data to the relevant platform*

· Attention to detail for the labelling and processing of specimens collected whilst ensuring accurate completion of laboratory forms

· Process biological samples in line with study protocols and/or laboratory processes

· Be familiar with how to prepare samples for shipment and understand how the ‘chain of custody’ operates

· Support with asset management and supply ordering

· Comply with all relevant regulations, Standard Operating Procedures

Quality and Risk, Health, and Safety Management

You will be able to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks within your area of responsibility and apply policies, procedures and safe professional practice whilst adhering to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. You will need to:

· Understand legal, health and safety standards for the business and ensure standards are met

· Be prepared to take training to ensure compliance

· Recognise, and escalate clinical concerns from research participants to clinically trained members of the team

Administrative

Work collaboratively with colleagues across Scottish Brain Sciences ensure policy is maintained and that professional standards regarding data are handled appropriately.

· Keep up to date with local guidelines Ie, the Freedom of Information Act (FOI); Data Protection Acts; General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation.

· Take a pro-active approach with internal and external stakeholders

· Basic level of IT literacy to log participant data, using several computer software systems, and update and complete daily tasks and forms.

Skills and Qualifications

· Strong empathetic communication style

· Organised with basic IT literacy

· Phlebotomy certificate of competence or equivalent training

· Ability to canulate is an advantage though not essential

· Experience in a clinical setting as a support worker, phlebotomist or research environment

· Uphold the highest business ethics and personal integrity

· BA/BS or equivalent degree/work experience

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities for the role and other duties/tasks may be reasonable requested in accordance with the role.

*In this role you will be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be prepared to be vaccinated if successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working in a clinical environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Phlebotomy Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person