Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our clinical trials team at the Chelsea site of the Royal Marsden, one is on a permanent basis and the other is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
This is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Clinical Trials Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. Our newly built aseptic and clinical trial areas at the Chelsea site allows us to take part in ground-breaking research and provide pioneering treatment including gene therapy and CAR-T treatments.
The hospital has recently introduced the EPIC digital health record system and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to support the pharmacy teams and become a more efficient and truly paperless department.
Please ensure you state in your supporting statement which position, permanent or the 12 month FTC you are applying for.
Main duties of the job
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Technician, Clinical Trials. You will be expected to assist with co-ordination of the day-to-day running of our clinical trials portfolio at the Royal Marsden under the direction of the Chief Technician Clinical Trials, ensuring a standard approach to the IMP management and dispensing of clinical trials.
You will assist with ensuring that trials run smoothly; this will include dispensing prescriptions, ensuring accurate stock control, record keeping, and drug accountability of clinical trials is maintained. You will also be liaising within the necessary multi-disciplinary teams.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Accurate dispensing in clinical trial dispensary as required as per weekly rota.
- To provide timely and accurate record keeping of dispensing clinical trial documentation in the pharmacy site files
- Maintain the Clinical Trials service in accordance with current UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) regulation 2004 (EU Clinical Trial Directive) and all updates, together with ICH GCP guidelines and departmental procedures and ensure provision of a high-quality service to patients and staff at the Royal Marsden.
- Maintaining pharmacy clinical trial site files, computer and written records in an organised manner
- Support, update and maintain any relevant pharmacy clinical trial databases (internal GCP training, EDGE).
- Prepare for sponsor monitoring visits; ensuring pharmacy trial folders and relevant stock is available
- To assist with audits of clinical trials as required by sponsors or other external organisations and assist in the implementation of any necessary action following the audit recommendations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Accurate dispensing in clinical trial dispensary as required as per weekly rota.
- To provide timely and accurate record keeping of dispensing clinical trial documentation in the pharmacy site files
- Maintain the Clinical Trials service in accordance with current UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) regulation 2004 (EU Clinical Trial Directive) and all updates, together with ICH GCP guidelines and departmental procedures and ensure provision of a high-quality service to patients and staff at the Royal Marsden.
- Maintaining pharmacy clinical trial site files, computer and written records in an organised manner
- Support, update and maintain any relevant pharmacy clinical trial databases (internal GCP training, EDGE).
- Prepare for sponsor monitoring visits; ensuring pharmacy trial folders and relevant stock is available
- To assist with audits of clinical trials as required by sponsors or other external organisations and assist in the implementation of any necessary action following the audit recommendations.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C (9-4) including English and mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or relevant GPhC accredited Training Programme equivalent to Level 2
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy services /BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Current certified ICH-GCP training
- Background in oncology
- Good understanding of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy pharmacy
- Experience of preparing & dispensing prescriptions.
- Experience of ordering and stock management
- Experience of working independently in a busy environment and exercising decision-making skills
- Experience of working with databases
- Intermediate level of using Microsoft Office application especially Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working with EPIC system
- Clinical Trials Experience
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure with competing deadlines by prioritising and managing own time effectively in light of unexpected events or changing priorities.
- Excellent organisational skills, including excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative planning own work for the day/week and work unsupervised where appropriate.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with all levels of health professionals.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels
- Ability to handle sensitive information without comprising confidentiality or trust
- Be able to problem solve, take responsibility and work in a proactive manner
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude and capable of dealing with changing working conditions.
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Strong understanding of the importance of high standards and commitment to ensuring quality within work produced
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 5 GCSC's grade A-C (9-4) including English and mathematics or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or relevant GPhC accredited Training Programme equivalent to Level 2
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 Pharmacy services /BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Current certified ICH-GCP training
- Background in oncology
- Good understanding of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy pharmacy
- Experience of preparing & dispensing prescriptions.
- Experience of ordering and stock management
- Experience of working independently in a busy environment and exercising decision-making skills
- Experience of working with databases
- Intermediate level of using Microsoft Office application especially Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working with EPIC system
- Clinical Trials Experience
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure with competing deadlines by prioritising and managing own time effectively in light of unexpected events or changing priorities.
- Excellent organisational skills, including excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative planning own work for the day/week and work unsupervised where appropriate.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and written) with all levels of health professionals.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels
- Ability to handle sensitive information without comprising confidentiality or trust
- Be able to problem solve, take responsibility and work in a proactive manner
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude and capable of dealing with changing working conditions.
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Strong understanding of the importance of high standards and commitment to ensuring quality within work produced
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.
