Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician
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Job summary
We welcome applications from pharmacy technicians from all healthcare settings such as hospital and community pharmacies or GP practices. All training will be provided and no previous experience in clinical trials is required.
The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in a specialised area covering clinical trials.
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician with an interest in clinical trials. The successful applicant will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to organise and plan their work. You must be a team player and able to work with a variety of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities will include:
- To manage the day-to-day running of the RSCH pharmacy clinical trials service with the Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician
- Ensure the safe and secure handling of clinical trial drugs, including receipt, storage, return and/or destruction
- Prepare clear and accurate written trial-specific procedures for handling clinical trial drugs according to the study protocol
- Assist sponsor personnel during site monitoring visits and action follow-up queries
Please contact Sebastien Martin or Tenesa Sargenton 01273 696955 Ext: 63901 or via Teams if you would like to know more about this job and/or would like to arrange a visit to our friendly department based at Clinical Research Facility, 2nd Floor Sussex House, Brighton.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include:
- To ensure the day-to-day running of the RSCH pharmacy clinical trials service by working with the Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - Operational Manager.
- Prepare (and update as required) clear and accurate written trial specific procedures for handling clinical trial drugs in accordance with International Conference for Harmonisation for Good Clinical Practice( ICH-GCP) and each study's protocol.
- Ensure the safe and secure handling of clinical trial drugs, including receipt, storage, return and/or destruction and ensure that there is a necessary documented audit trail for each study, in accordance with all legal requirements and protocol.
- Assist sponsor personnel during site monitoring visits and action follow up queries in a timely manner.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-E4664442-APR23
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Clinical Trials Pharmacy, Clinical Research Facility, 2nd Floor Sussex House
Brighton
BN2 1ES
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Clinical Trials Pharmacy, Clinical Research Facility, 2nd Floor Sussex House
Brighton
BN2 1ES
Employer's website
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