Job summary
As a registered pharmacy technician you will be part of the dedicated pharmacy clinical trials team providing a high quality and responsive service to patients, clinical staff and sponsors who use our services on the QMC/City campus.
There are currently approximately 200 studies of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) which are either recruiting patients or in set up ready to begin recruitment. You will be taking the technical lead in the medicines management and set up of clinical trials at NUH.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Main duties of the job
You must have considerable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience and experience of clinical trials would be an advantage.
Vital for this role are good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and you must enjoy paying close attention to detail.
Your role will be central in providing a dedicated pharmacy service for clinical trial delivery through involvement with all aspects of investigational medicines management, including assisting in the set up of new studies. The role will require development and monitoring of appropriate procedures in accordance with both Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Clinical Practice as required under Clinical Trials Legislation.
About us
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To take the lead in co-ordinating the technical aspects of clinical trial activities in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with standards of clinical trial management as outlined in NUH Trust Clinical Trials Policy, Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, relevant and applicable EU and UK legislation and the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care 2005.
The post holder will be based primarily at the QMC campus but will be expected to attend meetings and work at City Campus to enhance the effectiveness of this role as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To take the lead in co-ordinating the technical aspects of clinical trial activities in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with standards of clinical trial management as outlined in NUH Trust Clinical Trials Policy, Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, relevant and applicable EU and UK legislation and the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care 2005.
The post holder will be based primarily at the QMC campus but will be expected to attend meetings and work at City Campus to enhance the effectiveness of this role as appropriate.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services, or recognised equivalent
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Existing management and organisational skills
- Qualified Accuracy Checker
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in clinical trials management
- Extensive and varied experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in pharmacy clinical trials services
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside NUH Trust
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Accurate and logical with excellent attention to detail
- Able to interpret complex trial protocols
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Methodical with good organisational skills and good time management
- Able to oversee more than one task at a time, prioritise accordingly and work to agreed deadlines Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services, or recognised equivalent
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Existing management and organisational skills
- Qualified Accuracy Checker
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in clinical trials management
- Extensive and varied experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in pharmacy clinical trials services
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside NUH Trust
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Accurate and logical with excellent attention to detail
- Able to interpret complex trial protocols
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Methodical with good organisational skills and good time management
- Able to oversee more than one task at a time, prioritise accordingly and work to agreed deadlines Able to work under pressure
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).