Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist with
an interest in clinical trials to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and
LGI Adult Clinical Pharmacy Team. A background in clinical trials is not
essential as full training will be provided
This
is a split role with 60% of time working with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials
Team and 40% as a clinical pharmacist covering specialist areas within the
LGI Adult Clinical Pharmacy Team
You
will work collaboratively with the rest of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team,research colleagues and external trial sponsors to set up studies and
contribute to the on-going management of current trials
You
will also work with the LGI Adult Clinical Pharmacy Team providing clinical
pharmacy services to adult specialities at LGI There are a range of medical, surgical and highly specialist areas including neurosciences, cardiology,and
major trauma
This
post will be primarily based at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) where research
active areas include cardiology, neurosciences, paediatric medicine and
paediatric oncology. It is an exciting
time to work in research as work is underway on developing two new state of
the art hospitals with plans to create a world class hub for innovation. This
will support the growing number of early phase studies and ATIMPs (Advanced
Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products) especially within paediatrics
Expected Shortlisting
Date21/10/2024
Planned Interview
Date31/10/2024
Main duties of the job
The
main duties for staff working in this role are:
To work with the Pharmacy Clinical
Trials Team to ensure the validation and dispensing of clinical trial prescriptions
is in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
To support the Pharmacy Clinical
Trials Team in the review and set up of new clinical trials. This will
include checking trial specific documentation and, where applicable, working
with the aseptics team to facilitate set up of trial specific worksheets and
other relevant documents.
To support the Pharmacy Clinical
Trials Team in the ongoing management of clinical trials including processing
and implementing amendments.
To support the development of
Foundation and Trainee Pharmacists within clinical trials and provide them
with the knowledge and skills required to appropriately handle clinical trial
queries out of hours and in their day-to day work.
To contribute to the clinical
service provided by the LGI Adult Clinical Pharmacy Team to include ward
cover on a rotational basis with the potential opportunity for involvement in
other aspects of the clinical service in this area. Integration into the
multidisciplinary team will provide further opportunities for learning and
development. Your clinical development will be supported by the team of
Advanced Clinical Pharmacists in this area.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the
UK with a large number of specialised and highly specialised services. It has an established reputation as a
Centre of Excellence for delivering high quality research and innovation on a
large scale with pharmacy currently supporting over 350 clinical trials
across all hospital sites.
Leeds
is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its
patients first and highly values and supports its staff. Pharmacy is a
forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff and
is recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working as we
continuously support our workforce to develop to their potential in
delivering the best patient care.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
deliver and develop specialist clinical pharmacy service in the clinical
trials team and a clinical speciality within the Trust.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
With
the support of the clinical trials team, to proactively manage each trial
through the set up process - including checking dispensing procedures,
setting up trial specific electronic prescribing templates and assisting in
aseptic set up of trials where appropriate.
To
deliver training to and support development of Foundation and Trainee
Pharmacists in all aspects of clinical trails and investigational medicinal
product (IMP) management.
Provide
a specialist clinical pharmacist service to patients and the
multidisciplinary team within a given speciality. Ensure medicines are used
appropriately, safely and cost effectively in accordance with Trust policy,
standard operating procedures, and medicine legislation.
Supervise,
along with other members of their multidisciplinary team, the development and
implementation of treatment protocols, and guidelines for use of drugs within
the clinical area.
Participate
in evening, weekend and bank holiday pharmacy service on a rotational basis,
and where contracted, the emergency duty service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
deliver and develop specialist clinical pharmacy service in the clinical
trials team and a clinical speciality within the Trust.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
With
the support of the clinical trials team, to proactively manage each trial
through the set up process - including checking dispensing procedures,
setting up trial specific electronic prescribing templates and assisting in
aseptic set up of trials where appropriate.
To
deliver training to and support development of Foundation and Trainee
Pharmacists in all aspects of clinical trails and investigational medicinal
product (IMP) management.
Provide
a specialist clinical pharmacist service to patients and the
multidisciplinary team within a given speciality. Ensure medicines are used
appropriately, safely and cost effectively in accordance with Trust policy,
standard operating procedures, and medicine legislation.
Supervise,
along with other members of their multidisciplinary team, the development and
implementation of treatment protocols, and guidelines for use of drugs within
the clinical area.
Participate
in evening, weekend and bank holiday pharmacy service on a rotational basis,
and where contracted, the emergency duty service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the RPS General Level Framework
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or supporting others
- Awareness of Good Clinical Practice
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the RPS General Level Framework
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or supporting others
- Awareness of Good Clinical Practice
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
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.
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UK Registration
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
