Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in clinical trials? Would you like to join a dynamic and motivated team delivering cutting-edge translational research?
We are looking for an enthusiastic SATO for a full time (37.5 hours per week), role within the Adult Clinical Trials Pharmacy at Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will actively engage and work alongside with the site clinical trials Pharmacy Personnel in the co-ordination of the day-to-day activities, and operations, primarily focusing on management of Investigation Medicinal Products at site and Sponsor level. The post holder will ensure that the any tasks relating to clinical trials are carried out in accordance with GCP standards, departmental policies and procedures, and in accordance with Trial Protocols.
About us
You will be passionate about the research we support, motivated to deliver high quality research and committed to working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
The Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department Service for adult patients at GSTT manages one of the largest clinical trials' portfolios in the country managing over 500 studies and acting as Central Pharmacy for many GSTT sponsored studies.
The department has advanced capabilities for managing studies involving Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) ranging from traditional drug molecules to Advanced Therapies Investigational Medicinal products (ATIMPs) such as cell therapies.
The post holder will work in the pharmacy department. They will facilitate the management and dispensing of clinical trial medicines for Trust patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached.
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Research and development Responsibilities
- Dispensing Clinical Trials
- Inventory and Accountability management of all clinical trial drugs.
- Clerical duties.
- Maintenance of facilities and equipment
- General duties
- Training& Education
- Communication with internal and external vendors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description attached.
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Research and development Responsibilities
- Dispensing Clinical Trials
- Inventory and Accountability management of all clinical trial drugs.
- Clerical duties.
- Maintenance of facilities and equipment
- General duties
- Training& Education
- Communication with internal and external vendors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills AND/OR
- Any Pharmacy related qualifications that is comparable and adaptable to the JD of the post
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 3 AND / OR
- Good Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy AND / OR
- In providing Customer Services AND / OR
- Previous experience of working in Clinical Trial Related Roles
Desirable
- Previous experience with dispensing Clinical Trial medications
- Previous experience with stock management of Clinical Trials Medications
- Previous experience in Health Care Research
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Good organisational, accuracy and Time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work towards predefined procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrate ability to dispense medicines accurately to set standards
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and train others
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
- Demonstrated ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete documentation that complies with relevant regulatory standards (E.g. GCP)
- Demonstrated essential IT skills in relevant data extraction, compilation, condensation and basic interpretation
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical research
- Advanced communication skills that promote problem solving
- Advanced IT skills
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
Physical Rquirements
Desirable
- Certified in Dangerous Goods handling
Additional Information
Essential
- Committed to personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to lift and move materials in line with Manual handling policy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Ability to comply with the contractual obligations of the Job Role and Working Hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills AND/OR
- Any Pharmacy related qualifications that is comparable and adaptable to the JD of the post
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 3 AND / OR
- Good Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy AND / OR
- In providing Customer Services AND / OR
- Previous experience of working in Clinical Trial Related Roles
Desirable
- Previous experience with dispensing Clinical Trial medications
- Previous experience with stock management of Clinical Trials Medications
- Previous experience in Health Care Research
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Good organisational, accuracy and Time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work towards predefined procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrate ability to dispense medicines accurately to set standards
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and train others
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
- Demonstrated ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete documentation that complies with relevant regulatory standards (E.g. GCP)
- Demonstrated essential IT skills in relevant data extraction, compilation, condensation and basic interpretation
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical research
- Advanced communication skills that promote problem solving
- Advanced IT skills
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
Physical Rquirements
Desirable
- Certified in Dangerous Goods handling
Additional Information
Essential
- Committed to personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to lift and move materials in line with Manual handling policy.
Additional Information
Essential
- Ability to comply with the contractual obligations of the Job Role and Working Hours
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).
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).
