Casual Explainer Centre of the Cell

Job Description

This role is a Zero hour Contract based at Centre of Cell in Whitechapel. Shifts will be on an ad-hoc basis.

Job purpose

  • Be the first point of contact for visitors to Centre of the Cell.
  • Support core staff in the running of sessions.
     

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Content Delivery through delivery of shows and workshops.
  • Assist in delivering high-quality science shows and experiences on-site at Centre of the Cell and through outreach at schools, as well occasional special events.
  • Customer service, provide an excellent standard of customer care and convey a helpful and positive image to all visitors.
  • Greet visitors and groups upon arrival at the Blizard Building reception, acting as a welcoming presence.
  • Act as a point of contact throughout their visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. Inc. fire marshalling
  • Assist in collecting evaluation and feedback data from the visitors.
  • To respond to enquiries and complaints as best as possible within your level of responsibility, using where necessary sound judgement to pass more complex queries on to more experienced or senior colleagues as required.
     

Other

  • Support Centre of the Cell volunteers and student staff during sessions.  
  • Troubleshoot and report malfunctioning exhibits and perform minimal maintenance as instructed.  
  • Set down Centre of the Cell at the end of the daily operation. Ensure that the Centre is tidy and ready for the next day.  
  • Opening and closure of the Centre of the Cell shop during each visit. Sales of merchandise, including till operation, cash handling and card purchases. 
  • Support the wider team with administrative and operational tasks when required.
  • Participate in all online mandatory training and attend induction training for the role.
  • Contribute to Centre of the Cell's online presence through digital engagement e.g. blog posts & Social Media.


Qualifications

Minimum A-Levels in Sciences - pref biology based subjects

H&S considerations - ability to act as a fire marshal

 



Skills
  • A Knowledge of Science, or willingness and aptitude to learn - Essential
  • Experience of working in a public facing role - Essential
  • Experience of working in informal education - Desirable
  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum for Science at KS 2, 3 and 4, or willingness and aptitude to learn. - Desirable

Skills

  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Basic IT skills

Other

  • Flexible and professional approach to work 
  • This post is subject to a criminal record check  
  • *The ability to meet UK right to work requirements. 
  • Willing to be flexible on hours of work on a regular basis
     
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Key responsibilities   

  • To support the Lead Invigilator/ Staff Lead in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.  
  • To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station. 
  • Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment). 
  • To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.   
  • To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.  
  • Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations. 
  • Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently. 
  • To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.  
  • To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout 
  • To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner. 
  • To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.   


Qualifications

N/a



Skills

Experience of Clinical Examination Invigilation

The post holder will primarily manage activities relating to the randomisation service and electronic data capture (EDC) system,  such as taking responsibility for user access and password management, data export, circulating documents for signature, receiving and processing Serious Adverse Event (SAE) forms relating to a portfolio of trials, reviewing the content of such notifications and processing them according to regulatory requirements, co-ordinating of King?s Trials Partnership activities and managing document version control and tracking within the KCTU.



Qualifications

Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience (a subject with either a major health related component e.g. biology, psychology, or of relevance to administration e.g. accounting, business management, NHS management would be desirable



Skills

To act as the main point of contact for approximately 100 clinical trial teams currently using the KCTU randomisation service and electronic data capture system (EDC)

  • To process requests for user access to IT systems supporting the KCTU portfolio of trials accurately and promptly, with due care and attention
  • Manage activities relating to randomisation and EDC system, keeping accurate auditable records
  • To process Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports in accordance with KCTU SOPs
  • Occasionally, to process Emergency Code Break notifications in accordance with KCTU SOPs
  • To receive and resolve queries relating to the above during the life of each project 
  • To provide administrative support to the King?s Clinical Trials Unit Operational Director and Business Manager along with other KCTU staff as needed
  • Manage activities of the KCTU in line with KCL policy and procedures and with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Clinical Trials Unit
  •  To participate in inspections of the KCTU by sponsor auditors, regulatory authorities and others, ensuring key documents are readily available
  • To ensure that the KCTU?s website is kept up to date and that the information is accurate
  • Responsible for providing a professional, accurate and efficient service to a wide range of people including study teams, colleagues and external agencies
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory legislation and ethical frameworks in respect of working practices
  • Liaise with a wide range of internal and external clients to ensure requests for user access to KCTU IT systems are processed swiftly, which will involve explaining complicated procedures on how to obtain access
  • Being mutually supportive and covering duties as necessary during colleagues absences and at time of additional pressure, as directed

 

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

MBBS OSCE Invigilation 23rd & 24th April 2025 (08.00 til 13.00 PM) Guys Campus

Key responsibilities   

  • To support the Lead Invigilator/ Staff Lead  in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.  
  • To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station. 
  • Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment). 
  • To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.   
  • To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.  
  • Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations. 
  • Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently. 
  • To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.  
  • To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout 
  • To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner. 
  • To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.   


Qualifications

N/a



Skills

N/a

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