Job summary
Our friendly and progressive Pharmacy Department is currently looking for a dynamic and and forward thinking qualified pharmacy assistant to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team. Working closely with the wider Research and Development, you will help deliver vital Research across the Trust as we look to expand out portfolio and build on recent success.
This role will also involve working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team in pharmacy to deliver core pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
The role will include working closely with the Senior Pharmacist and Lead pharmacy technician to ensure clinical trials are set up, dispensed and maintained to a high standard and in accordance with current policies, procedures and legal requirements. You will take an active role in ensuring pharmacy staff are trained to the required standard as outlined in GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
It will be expected that you are willing to learn and take responsibility in a diverse team. You will be highly motivated and organised, able to think on your feet with great communication and interpersonal skills.
Its expected that candidates will have Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification and confident working in a hospital setting, ideally with experience in clinical trials.
You will spend time working as part of the pharmacy dispensary team, as well as taking part in the weekend, bank holiday and late-night rotas.
Please note the vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.
This role is ideal for someone ready to gain further experience in a dynamic environment with constant opportunities to learn and progress.
Please see attached full job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.
This role is ideal for someone ready to gain further experience in a dynamic environment with constant opportunities to learn and progress.
Please see attached full job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above
- Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 (Pharmacy Services) or equivalent
- Dispensing accuracy accreditation. South West scheme or equivalent
- Formal GCP training or willing and able to work towards
- Previous training in clinical trials
- Completed or willing to work towards PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme
Desirable
- Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
- Recent experience in a busy dispensing environment
- Previous experience of pharmacy clinical trials
- Able to work under pressure
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Understanding of basic GMP
- Attendance on a Leeds Clinical Trials course.
- Experience in the set-up and running of a clinical trial in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of training individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above
- Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 (Pharmacy Services) or equivalent
- Dispensing accuracy accreditation. South West scheme or equivalent
- Formal GCP training or willing and able to work towards
- Previous training in clinical trials
- Completed or willing to work towards PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme
Desirable
- Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
- Recent experience in a busy dispensing environment
- Previous experience of pharmacy clinical trials
- Able to work under pressure
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Working in a team
Desirable
- Understanding of basic GMP
- Attendance on a Leeds Clinical Trials course.
- Experience in the set-up and running of a clinical trial in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of training individuals
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).
