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Job Title: Part-Time Science Technician
Location: South Sefton High School
Job Type: Temporary (until at least October half term, with potential for extension)
Working Hours: 3 days per week
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Description:A South Sefton High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their team on a part-time basis. This temporary role is crucial in supporting their science department, ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for science lessons.
• Assist teachers during practical sessions.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage and organize the inventory of chemicals and equipment.
• Support the science department with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in science or a related field.
• Experience working in an educational environment.

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The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective management of the research nursing service Lead and manage personnel providing opportunities for staff development, which meets the identified core needs of the ward through empowerment and progression planning. Implement a robust system of performance management to ensure all staff undergo training and development to meet core skills. Ensure patient flow is effective and timely through clinical research study set and management Demonstrate through clinical practice the required role model for all staff grades. Adhere to and facilitate Trust Risk Management Strategy at local level. Maintain and monitor departmental budget through effective resource management systems with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron. Ensure self and staff adhere to Trust/Department professional development programmes. Ensure staff participation in Trust events and follow up action plans to implement effective change management across the division. Ensure staff participation in service developments. Manage staff performance ensuring high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development plans which reflect competencies. Participate in the relevant Clinical Research Network meetings networking with other Research Units Ensure the nurses are compliant with relevant Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Standards as outlined by the NIHR CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead clinical practice ensuring the delivery of a high standard of family centred care Manage staff performance to ensure high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development. Ensure patients privacy is maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Promote and maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and families. Be responsible for ensuring quality care delivery within the CRF and by the clinical research nursing staff through the audit of nursing practice and implementation of evidence based clinical research. Promote effective communication to ensure a cohesive and seamless approach to care. Responsible for ensuring that performance data is recorded effectively in order to monitor and evaluate activity within the ward area. Responsible for performance management and obtaining Key performance indicators within the clinical research nursing service. Facilitate the partnership approach between patient, parents and all professionals involved in their care, to provide a positive patient experience. To participate / undertake risk management assessments at local level and develop strategies to improve quality care, this would include clinical risks and RCA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Will ensure own professional and / or clinical training needs are identified and any core deficits addressed, within a 12 month time frame, meeting agreed learning action plan deadlines with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron Develop and facilitate educational and training programmes for the nursing team to ensure compliance with mandatory, statutory and specialist clinical skills. Facilitate / lead nursing staff development through clinical and academic support. Ensure nurse training is compliant with relevant Research Governance and CRF standards. RESEARCH: Lead / Promote and participate in the Trusts / National Benchmarking program thus improving quality and standards of care. Support and facilitate Trust research projects through implementation of the research strategy within the Unit. . Continually update own knowledge. Actively promote and support Quality Audits at both local and Trust level in order to improve standards of care. Participate and lead as appropriate CRF Patient Safety Scans. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Monitor and further develop standards of care for children cared for on the CRF and by the clinical research nursing team. Undertake risk management assessments ensuring robust action plans are adhered to. Work towards National Guidelines and DOH incentives. Undertake patient/parent satisfaction surveys as directed by the Trust. Participate in Trust quality review assessments. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continue to develop self and role through clinical supervision/action learning and continuing professional education. Attend yearly mandatory training sessions and participate in Trust programmes.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Applications are invited for a graduate research assistant position on a mixed-methods research project focused on suicide prevention in Cumberland. Cumberland Council are embarking on the preparation of a new suicide prevention strategic plan. However, before they begin, they are seeking to understand the lived experience and causality that sits behind the loss of life to suicide in Cumberland, in order to give them the best chance of identifying the interventions that could make a difference.

This project will use a layered approach to understand why suicide rates are so much higher in Cumberland than elsewhere in England. The study, conducted by LJMU and commissioned by Cumberland Council, will aim to explore residents' and communities' exposure to suicide and if and how it has affected their lives. For those who have considered suicide or have been bereaved by suicide, the study will seek to understand the contributing factors and what could/would have helped those individuals to make different choices.

Work will involve conducting interviews and focus groups in Cumberland, administering online surveys, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and writing reports of the findings. You will be based in the School of Psychology, with mentoring and supervision provided by Dr Ashworth and Dr Saini.

You should hold a BSc in Psychology or a related field. You will be used to working independently and have excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in conducting research and collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data (using SPSS and NVivo), within and beyond undergraduate qualifications, will be an advantage. Experience conducting research in the field of suicide prevention will also be advantageous. Excellent computer and communication skills are essential. The successful applicant will need to be able to conduct data collection in Cumberland periodically (expenses will be covered).

The successful candidate would need to be available to begin work as soon as possible.

For informal enquiries please contact: Dr Emma Ashworth, E.

Anticipated interview date: 8th October 2024.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

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• A commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach science up to KS3 and KS4
• A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum changes for science
• An enthusiasm and passion for the teaching of science
• Excellent subject knowledge
• The ability to develop effective working relationship with students
• The ability to command the respect of staff and students alike
• The ability to work as a supportive team member
• Excellent classroom teaching & management skills
• A high degree of organisational ability
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A willingness to share best practice and learn from others
• Experience of using ICT in science
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Please carefully read the essential and desirable criteria and ensure you can demonstrate how you meet the requirements for this role.

The Department of Vector Biology at LSTM is one of the largest of its kind with a broad portfolio of research and technical assistance activities targeted at improving the control of insect borne diseases. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Technician to join this dynamic research team.

The successful candidate will provide molecular biology, and insectary support to research projects performing functional genetics in mosquitoes, particularly towards the study of insecticide resistance. Your role will involve supporting researchers in the group by using molecular biology, CRISPR genome editing and general genetic manipulation techniques to characterise and manipulate the mosquito genome.


Key responsibilities (but not limited to):



Prepare and maintain adequate laboratory records of methods, sample details and results
Provide an efficient and effective technical service to research teams
Undertake general plasmid cloning and screening procedures
Perform basic bioinformatic analysis and plasmid and primer design
Inject mosquito embryos with DNA constructs
Assist in the design of guide RNAs for CRISPR-based genome editing
Assist with the rearing of uninfected mosquito colonies in the insectaries
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and risk assessments
Collate and assess data using excel, prism and other appropriate software



The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate that can demonstrate on their CV and application a combination of the below:


BSc in Biological Science or science related subject (or equivalent experience)
Good knowledge of general principles of molecular biology
Hands on experience of DNA cloning and general molecular biology techniques
Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory & experience of standard laboratory protocols
Ability to implement and adapt biological techniques or protocols
Experience of conducting scientific experiments



(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries can be made to: tony.nolan@lstmed.ac.uk






Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Closing Date: TBC

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas. Liaison with research sponsors and multi-disciplinary research teams. To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. Dissemination and publication of research findings. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams. To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.

The Trust is looking to recruit a full time clinical research practitioner / research nurse. The aim of this post is to allow opportunity for a high calibre individual to develop their skills in the field of research and to become a strong autonomous research practitioner.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Trust with its commitment to a sustained and dramatic increase in recruitment of patients into research studies. The individual will also be responsible for assisting with feasibility and set up of new research studies.

The Trust has a diverse and growing portfolio of research studies that its research practitioners are recruiting to, some of which overlap with other specialities within the organisation.



To support the operational management of portfolio research studies.

To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of portfolio research studies.

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of and patient recruitment to designated portfolio research studies.

To work on a daily basis with minimum supervision as part of the research team.

To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.

To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and R&D procedures and protocols and in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.

To prioritise research activity as necessary thus ensuring recruitment targets are met.

To ensure that all data is collected and managed effectively and accurately.

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us thespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure:https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas.

Liaison with research sponsors and multi-disciplinary research teams.

To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress.

To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies.

To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants.

To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment.

To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patient’s advocate at all times.

To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting.

To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately.

Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages.

Dissemination and publication of research findings.

Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams.

To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

Liaising with investigators, researchers, external organisations and sponsors. Collect and record on the EDGE database information in respect of research projects being undertaken. Arranging meetings, seminars, research courses etc and distribution of information to investigators and other relevant staff. To provide administrative support to meetings, eg production of meeting minutes To provide administrative support with site file maintenance. To provide clinical research teams with support eg data input into research study CRF systems and databases, sending GP letters, scheduling research participants appointments, making recruitment packs, stock management. Maintain the research section of the Trusts internet, intranet and social media pages, keeping them up to date with current information. Responsible for the collation of information for and production of the RD&I newsletter Manage the RD&I department generic research email, actioning incoming emails and referring to the most appropriate individual. To manage the process of archiving research documentation To collate research information to support clinicians revalidations/appraisals. General office duties including, but not limited to, filing, photocopying, ordering of supplies, dealing with general enquiries Co-ordinate and prioritise own workload and tasks commensurate with providing adequate administrative support

To disseminate information to colleagues in respect of the research studies taking place within the clinical areas. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the research studies. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To assist with the development of strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the clinical research study protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. To carry out the collection, processing and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements and follow-up appropriately. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research teams. To contribute to evidence based practice and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times.

To disseminate information and educate colleagues in respect of the project within the Trust. Liaison with Trust, Genomics England and multi-disciplinary research teams. To give advice on the organisation and management of the research in progress. To identify and screen eligible patients for participation in the project. To facilitate the informed consent and recruitment of research participants. To work with staff to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment. To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times. To be fully conversant with the requirements of the project protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting. Maintain accurate records and undertake the data management including the use of data software packages. To assist with dissemination and publication of research findings. Actively contribute to activities, events and training within the research team. To contribute to evidence based practice at a clinical level and maintain overall standard of care for patients at all times. To act as a resource for local staff at the participating site in relation to the project. To keep appropriate staff informed of the progress of the project. To maintain an awareness of current advances in research and midwifery practice. To continue professional development, keeping updated with current clinical practice to maintain professional registration. To maintain links with other research midwives across the network to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support. To attend local and national meetings in relation to research as required.

An enthusiastic RD&I Administrator is required to join our RD&I Team in promoting, supporting and facilitating the continued development of research activities to improve the health of individuals across Liverpool.

The role provides administrative support to the entire RD&I function, both clinical and non-clinical colleagues and will beexpected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the RD&I team they support.

The postholder will be given ongoing training and sustained support from appropriately qualified individuals.

Provide administrative support to all RD&I team members, both clinical and non-clinical to ensure all activities are performed effectively and efficiently.

Communicate effectively using email, telephone or face to face

Inputting information on spreadsheet or database

Ability to work as part of a team

Manage workload without immediate supervision

Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Able to use own initiative, multi-task and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

Liverpool Women’s delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career.

We value the contribution of individual talent and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the local community. We will consider requests forflexible workingon hiring.

Our core value is to ‘Be Kind’and we have an ambition to‘Be Brilliant’with the best people, giving the safest care, to provide outstanding experiences.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge care possible. We have long-term aspirations for the future. https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/about-us/our-future/planning-for-future-generations/

We are committed to creating a greener Liverpool Women’shttps://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4095/our-green-plan.pdf

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-16pp-v5-current-version.pdf



Liaising with investigators, researchers, external organisations and sponsors.

Collect and record on the EDGE database information in respect of research projects being undertaken.

Arranging meetings, seminars, research courses etc and distribution of information to investigators and other relevant staff.

To provide administrative support to meetings, eg production of meeting minutes

To provide administrative support with site file maintenance.

To provide clinical research teams with support eg data input into research study CRF systems and databases, sending GP letters, scheduling research participants appointments, making recruitment packs, stock management.

Maintain the research section of the Trust’s internet, intranet and social media pages, keeping them up to date with current information.

Responsible for the collation of information for and production of the RD&I newsletter

Manage the RD&I department generic research email, actioning incoming emails and referring to the most appropriate individual.

To manage the process of archiving research documentation

Tocollate research information to support clinicians revalidations/appraisals.

General office duties including, but not limited to, filing, photocopying, ordering of supplies, dealing with general enquiries

Co-ordinate and prioritise own workload and tasks commensurate with providing adequate administrative support


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

The post holder will support, lead, supervise, manage and co-ordinate all Research Nurses/Clinical Support Staff within a Portfolio. They will provide a high quality, effective, safe, specialist and clinical trials/research service. We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership qualities, who can motivate and supervise ensuring high standards of patient care throughout the research process. Interview date 31st July 2024.

Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications
Research Assistant £32,332 - £37,099 per annum
Post-Doctoral Research Associate £38,205 - £44,263 per annum
Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until March 2026
Based in Liverpool

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence, specialising in research that impacts global health. Recently named Business of the Year by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and celebrating our 125^th anniversary this year, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant or Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Thomas Edwards within the Tropical Disease Biology Department, on an Academy of Medical Sciences funded project investigating the mechanisms behind an emerging antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenotype in Escherichia coli.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team (also including Fabrice Graf, LSTM, Dept Clinical Sciences; Eva Heinz, University of Strathclyde; Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, NHS) investigating the key factors that influence transposon mediated beta-lactamase gene amplification, which has been identified as a key driver of resistance to beta-lactamase inhibitor combination therapies. The successful candidate will use a mixture of microbiological assays, cloning, qPCR, and whole genome sequencing in order to determine to what extent the organism sequence type, transposon type, or AMR gene impact the likelihood and extent of gene amplification whilst under selective pressure. This position includes a conference/training budget for the post holder.

Key publications from the group on this topic can be found here;


Fraser, A., Ball, R., Cantillon, D., Brettell, L., Graf, F., Lewis, J., van Aartsen, J., Parry, C. Heinz, E. Edwards, T. (2024). A high-resolution genomic and phenotypic analysis of resistance evolution of an Escherichia coli strain from a critical care patient treated with piperacillin/tazobactam. Medrxiv. doi:
Edwards, T. Heinz, E., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Roberts, P., Corless, C., Fraser, A., Williams, C.T., Bulgasim, I., Cuevas, L.E., Parry, C.M., Roberts, A.P., Adams, E.R., Mason, J., Hubbard, A. (2022). Piperacillin/tazobactam resistant, cephalosporin susceptible Escherichia coli bloodstream infections driven by multiple resistance mechanisms across diverse sequence types. Microbial Genomics. 8:4
Hubbard, A., Mason, J., Roberts, P., Parry, C., Corless, C., van Aartsen, J., Howard, A., Fraser, A., Adams, E., Roberts, A., Edwards, T. (2020). Within-patient evolution to piperacillin/tazobactam resistance in a clinical isolate of Escherichia coli due to IS26-mediated amplification of bla_TEM-1B.Nature Communications. 11:4915



Key responsibilities include:


Generate full length transposons carrying AMR genes from clinical isolates of E. coli, using a Gibson Assembly approach
Cloning transposons into competent lab strains of E. coli and clinical isolates
Conducting broth microdilution MIC assays, and fitness assays
Using qPCR to determine relative gene copy numbers
Nanopore sequencing of selected isolates




General responsibilities


Liaising, working collaboratively with, and providing support to other members of the team and collaborators
Leading on the data analysis, design, execution, and write-up of research projects for publication
Developing appropriate Risk Assessments, SOPs and protocols to local and legal requirements
Recording all experimental data generated promptly and accurately, in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures, policies, guidelines protocols and best practice


The ideal candidate will possess the following:


MSc in a relevant subject


PhD in a relevant subject (PDRA role)
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and legal requirements for safe laboratory working
Experience of microbiological techniques
Experience in DNA cloning
relevant experience of qPCR, sequencing library preparation, DNA extraction
Knowledge of bacterial AMR mechanisms
Experience on leading manuscript drafting for publication (PDRA)



(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

In return we offer:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Informal enquiries can be made to: thomas.edwards@lstmed.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18^th August 2024


Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for the role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

1 Key Responsibilities 1.1 Providing sample reception support to all disciplines within laboratory medicine and within specific work areas as required. 1.2 Carrying out analytical processes under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) to provide a diagnostic service. 1.3 Receiving, collating and performing the preliminary processing of a variety of patient specimens for biomedical analysis, acting on any issues with unlabelled or mislabelled samples as required. 1.4 Manually pipetting plasma/urine samples prior to appropriate storage or analysis. 1.5 Dealing with reception and telephone queries from various Trust staff, GPs and visitors to the department. 1.6 Organising own day-to-day work, prioritising urgent and emergency workloads. 1.7 Perform clerical tasks such as inputting patient demographics and input/retrieval of test request details on laboratory IT systems. 1.8 Operating the pneumatic pod system and ensuring performance issues are reported. 1.9 Identifying and processing high risk/ infectious specimens safely and appropriately. 1.10 Prompt referral of non-routine issues to senior staff. 1.11 Perform general housekeeping including the cleaning of centrifuges, glassware and work surfaces; and the preparation of disinfectant for use. 1.12 Maintaining the safe and confidential storage and retrieval of records and specimens, both physically and electronically. 1.13 Processing and sending away samples to reference laboratories. 1.14 Attending meetings and maintaining an up to date knowledge of new developments in the laboratory. 1.15 Complying with Trust and Departmental Health and Safety policies; reporting accidents, hazards and defects as soon as possible. 1.16 Assisting in completing incident reporting forms when incidents or errors are identified eg mislabelled or incorrect samples. 1.17 Proposing changes and contributing towards improving working practices, turnaround times and SOPs (standard operating procedures) 1.18 Use of expensive complex equipment and where appropriate performing preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturers instructions and local SOPs 1.19 Ensuring the proper and efficient use of consumables without wastage, performing stock checks and alerting the senior staff when stock levels are low. 1.20 Checking the delivery hub regularly, signing for deliveries and assisting in the distribution and storage of deliveries and stock according to departmental material management policies. 1.21 Performing Quality Control tests. 1.22 Dispense and collect liquid nitrogen following completion of safety training. 1.23 To undertake water flushing requirements 1.24 Participate in late shifts.