Senior Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials- COVID+Infectious Diseases

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Trials (Adult) Pharmacy Team. The department manages Clinical Trials from early stage Phase I studies to Post license Phase IV studies; handling a range of molecules from Advanced Therapies to traditional formulations. The successful applicant will be working alongside a range of experienced leading researchers who run studies from our various research platforms.

The post holder will be acting as a Lead Set Up specialist for new studies and managing existing studies in line with GCP principles.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will primarily focus on:o Early Stage Studies Feasibilityo Site Qualification support to the Sponsorso Studies Set upo Studies Initiationo Management of existing studieso Managing Amendmentso Studies closing and Archiving

About us

The department has advanced capabilities and several years of experience in managing Clinical Trials from multinational Pharmaceuticalcompanies and non-commercial organisations. The Trust has a large portfolio of sponsored studies where Clinical Trials Pharmacy act as aSponsor Pharmacy.Our team are experienced in managing complex studies involving advanced therapies. The Trust, as part of its bigger organisational structure,provides an array of world class training for researchers and support departments. Our researchers collaborate and work along side with ouracademic and industrial partners.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9268-A

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Inpatient Pharmacy Ground Floor Lambeth Wing

LONDON

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per the Job Description attached:The successful applicant will primarily focus on: Early Stage Studies Feasibility Site Qualification support to the Sponsors Studies Set Up Studies Initiation Management of existing studies Managing Amendments Studies closing and Archiving

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per the Job Description attached:The successful applicant will primarily focus on: Early Stage Studies Feasibility Site Qualification support to the Sponsors Studies Set Up Studies Initiation Management of existing studies Managing Amendments Studies closing and Archiving

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifcations

Essential

  • QCF Pharmacy services Level 3 (NVQ level 3) plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or Equivalent Pharmacy Technicians whom are qualified via other GPhC approved routes
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme (ACPT)

Desirable

  • Clinical Trials specific training, experience and qualifications
  • GCP training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous evaluated experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
  • Previous evaluated experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
  • Previous evaluated experience of participation in project and audit work
  • Previous NHS dispensary-based experience

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience of ability to appraise staff and set performance objectives
  • GCP audit experience
  • Previous engagement with Clinical Trials
  • Previous experience in the set up and delivery of Clinical Trials

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to accurately check and release medicines that was already clinically screened (prescription) by a pharmacist
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately account and record patient medicines as part of reconciliation
  • Demonstrated ability to write and review SOPs
  • Demonstrate ability to comply with working hours and job contract

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to manage performance
  • EPIC EPMA system competency
Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifcations

Essential

  • QCF Pharmacy services Level 3 (NVQ level 3) plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or Equivalent Pharmacy Technicians whom are qualified via other GPhC approved routes
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme (ACPT)

Desirable

  • Clinical Trials specific training, experience and qualifications
  • GCP training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous evaluated experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
  • Previous evaluated experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
  • Previous evaluated experience of participation in project and audit work
  • Previous NHS dispensary-based experience

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience of ability to appraise staff and set performance objectives
  • GCP audit experience
  • Previous engagement with Clinical Trials
  • Previous experience in the set up and delivery of Clinical Trials

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to accurately check and release medicines that was already clinically screened (prescription) by a pharmacist
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately account and record patient medicines as part of reconciliation
  • Demonstrated ability to write and review SOPs
  • Demonstrate ability to comply with working hours and job contract

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to manage performance
  • EPIC EPMA system competency

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Inpatient Pharmacy Ground Floor Lambeth Wing

LONDON

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Inpatient Pharmacy Ground Floor Lambeth Wing

LONDON

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Charlotte Gibbs

charlotte.gibbs@gstt.nhs.uk

02071888315

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9268-A

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Inpatient Pharmacy Ground Floor Lambeth Wing

LONDON

SE1 7EH


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