Diagnostic Archive Research Tissue Bank Operations Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Operations Manager to lead our new Diagnostic Archive Research Tissue Bank (DA RTB). The successful applicant will have experience within a Biobank or Histopathology lab environment and a be confident in all aspects of sample management. Experience of oversight of HTA compliant facilities and equipment is essential. Excellent interpersonal, motivational and communication skills are required for this role. The post will be based in Chelsea.

The Diagnostic Archive Research Tissue Bank (DA RTB), embedded within histopathology requires an Operations Manager who will have some experience and knowledge of one research tissue banking, and or pathology, in particular diagnostic archive management.

Operationally manage the DA RTB within Royal Marsden NHS Foundation

Ensure the seamless delivery of the areas of work, with oversight and management of members of staff within the department.

Provide leadership, drive, and innovative solutions to maintain governance support in the department and promote access to human tissue for research

Work directly with senior management to aid the DA RTB to design, develop and deliver the long-term strategy to enhance governance and actively seek collaborations.

Ensuring the collection of human samples is undertaken in accordance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA), and proactively support staff to progress their responsibility within the DA RTB.

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.

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Overseeing the access to diagnostic archive material for research.

Overseeing the accuracy and quality assurance of the data held within the DA RTB, and on the STIMs system and the EPIC system, to ensure consistency and compliance is met when recording and tracking each patient sample through the tissue bank or the Trust’s large clinical trial portfolio, as is deemed appropriate.

The development of guidelines and standard operating procedures within the DA RTB, as well as other relevant documentation to facilitate the most efficient transition from clinical teams to the DA RTB team as appropriate.