Job summary
To manage (with support from the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials) pharmacy aspects of clinical trials across all hospital sites within University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
To supervise pharmacy assistants, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs), Rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists (TPs) working within pharmacy clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Ensure all dispensed clinical trial drugs comply with UK legislation, MHRA regulations, national & local guidelines and practices.
Ensure patients receive their therapy in a safe and timely manner
As the specialist technician, ensure a feasibility review and assessment of any clinical trial involving pharmacy takes place and share the results of this assessment with the clinical trials team.
Support the implementation of new services and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System
Support the Lead Technician Clinical Trials to ensure that the trials workload within the pharmacy is organised in an efficient and timely manner, this will include planning in advance.
Develop the clinical trials service and work proactively to ensure the smooth introduction of new products and systems.
Participate in regular audits and reviews of clinical trials and clinical trial standards and processes relating to clinical trial practice and activity
Participate in issues relating to clinical trials governance
About us
Are you an enthusiastic pharmacy technician with an interest in clinical trials looking for an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in a specialised area?
As part of our innovative and well established Clinical Trials team, you will work closely with the Trust's Research and Development team. You will be involved in the initiation of all clinical trials with a pharmaceutical component across all specialities including Oncology, Haematology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology and many others.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification - Please note that these are currently undergoing job matching
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification - Please note that these are currently undergoing job matching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy technicians or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Training (GCP)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
- Evidence of training healthcare professionals and other staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience of pharmacy clinical trials
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
Desirable
- Experience of using Wellsky pharmacy computer system
- Experience of using Edge - clinical trials management system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical trials legislation
personal attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy technicians or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice Training (GCP)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
- Evidence of training healthcare professionals and other staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience of pharmacy clinical trials
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
Desirable
- Experience of using Wellsky pharmacy computer system
- Experience of using Edge - clinical trials management system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical trials legislation
personal attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
