Job summary
We
are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic qualified
pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy Clinical Trials Management team.
Applicants should
have
an active interest in clinical trials.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals has an expanding portfolio of commercial and
non-commercial, hosted and sponsored clinical trials, with the Pharmacy
Clinical Trials Team currently providing support to over 350+ trials.
You
will work as part of our dedicated Clinical Trials team alongside other
technicians, pharmacist, assistants and apprentices providing support
services to the clinical trial research teams.
You
will act as a point of contact for clinical research associates,
investigators and research staff, playing a key role in setting up trials and
the day-to-day maintenance of studies at all hospitals within our Trust.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
16/05/2025
Planned Interview
Date
03/06/2025
Main duties of the job
This
is a varied role where you will be able to develop your leadership skills to
manage the development of the dispensary team and support the daily workflow.
You
will rely on your comprehensive technical knowledge to manage the pharmacy
requirements for handling medicinal products (dispensing, accuracy checking,
drug accountability, storage, disposal of medicinal products).
You
will support the set-up and maintenance of all clinical trials within
pharmacy processing and implementing amendments to ensure that all trials are
conducted in accordance with the highest possible standards, and in
compliance with the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
Experience
in clinical trials would be an advantage however is not a requirement as all
necessary training will be provided and we will support you through a
structured learning pathway.
This
post will involve working across all sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in England.
We are involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new
treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge
research helps us to provide better care.
We
offer a unique range of services to our region, treating and managing the
simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases, including advanced
therapies and early phase studies.
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
Line
management and supervision of staff within assigned area. Direct and support
staff assigned to the specific area on rotation including other technical
grades, pre-registration and qualified pharmacists. Responsible for training
and development, attendance management including co-ordination of annual
leave and lieu time for staff assigned to that area. Maintain links with
other Specialist Pharmacy Technicians, managers and other pharmacy staff to
ensure a safe and efficient service. Ensure departmental work is completed
within agreed deadlines. Ensure equipment and materials are used responsibly
relating to Trust risk assessments. Ensure all staff complies with Trust and
Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. Responsible for all stock control ensuring
optimum stock levels and minimal wastage, including ordering and receipt of
medicines and consumables into designated area. Report departmental
statistics, including dispensing errors and incidents, to relevant services
manager on a monthly basis.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or
equivalent.
Member of or eligible to become technician registrant of General
Pharmaceutical
Council
Extensive post qualification experience
Supervisory / Management experience of staff
Expert knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice
High level of knowledge of medicine stock control systems
Hospital pharmacy experience
Excellent literacy, numeric and written communication skills
Accuracy checking experience
Experience of managing change
Experience of training/assessing staff
Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating
Procedures
(SOPs)
Computer skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Line
management and supervision of staff within assigned area. Direct and support
staff assigned to the specific area on rotation including other technical
grades, pre-registration and qualified pharmacists. Responsible for training
and development, attendance management including co-ordination of annual
leave and lieu time for staff assigned to that area. Maintain links with
other Specialist Pharmacy Technicians, managers and other pharmacy staff to
ensure a safe and efficient service. Ensure departmental work is completed
within agreed deadlines. Ensure equipment and materials are used responsibly
relating to Trust risk assessments. Ensure all staff complies with Trust and
Pharmacy Policies and Procedures. Responsible for all stock control ensuring
optimum stock levels and minimal wastage, including ordering and receipt of
medicines and consumables into designated area. Report departmental
statistics, including dispensing errors and incidents, to relevant services
manager on a monthly basis.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or
equivalent.
Member of or eligible to become technician registrant of General
Pharmaceutical
Council
Extensive post qualification experience
Supervisory / Management experience of staff
Expert knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice
High level of knowledge of medicine stock control systems
Hospital pharmacy experience
Excellent literacy, numeric and written communication skills
Accuracy checking experience
Experience of managing change
Experience of training/assessing staff
Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating
Procedures
(SOPs)
Computer skills
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to motivate staff
- Able to cope with conflict and handle difficult situations
- Support and value staff and colleagues
- Able to cope with a large and varied workload
Desirable
- Good problem solving skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
- Registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience in hospital or industry at Pharmacy Technician higher level
- Management or supervisory experience of technical and support staff
- H & S / COSHH assessment experience
- Recruitment & selection
- Incident and error reporting
Desirable
- Developing and implementation of procedures
- Performance review of staff and absence management
- Managing change
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to motivate staff
- Able to cope with conflict and handle difficult situations
- Support and value staff and colleagues
- Able to cope with a large and varied workload
Desirable
- Good problem solving skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
- Registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience in hospital or industry at Pharmacy Technician higher level
- Management or supervisory experience of technical and support staff
- H & S / COSHH assessment experience
- Recruitment & selection
- Incident and error reporting
Desirable
- Developing and implementation of procedures
- Performance review of staff and absence management
- Managing change
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).
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).
