Job summary
Please note this job
may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Interviews will be
held W/C - TBC
We are looking for two enthusiastic and highly
motivated Clinical Pharmacists with an interest in clinical trials to join
the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and work as part of a Specialist 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 either the St James (SJUH) Oncology Team or
the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) Adult Clinical Team to areas such as
neurosciences, cardiology and trauma.
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.
One post will be primarily based at SJUH and the
other at LGI. We have over 40 research
active areas including oncology, haematology, infectious diseases, renal,
liver, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, rheumatology,
dermatology, 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.
Main duties of the job
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 aseptic 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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
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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).
