Job summary
The Trust's Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated registered Pharmacy Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dynamic, friendly team, dedicated to helping to shape the future of healthcare.
Clinical trials experience would be advantageous, however this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.
This is an exciting time to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, part of the Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The RD&I team have recently been awarded over £1m government funding to run one of only five National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centres (PRCs) across England. The PRC provides space, purpose-designed facilities and medical expertise to deliver clinical research within our hospital and across the wider region. The PRC operates, as part of a 'franchise model', aiming to deliver high volumes of commercial clinical research within the NHS rapidly and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate the handling, dispensing and preparation of dispensary and aseptically prepared clinical trial drugs within the pharmacy department, ensuring compliance with International Conference of Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and adherence to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
To assist the aseptic unit in the preparation of clinical trial medicines.
To carry out pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy, under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, to provide high quality, accurately dispensed medicines to wards and patients at Victoria Hospital and Community Hospitals.
Our centre looks to increase our NHS capacity to deliver vital research for patients, while decreasing the time it takes to set-up late-phase commercial trials within the NHS - improving the UK's competitiveness in the global market and providing opportunities for patients to benefit from early access to innovation.
Although the position is advertised as a full time post, applications will be considered by candidates seeking part-time employment. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the department's Weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty commitments rota.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital services to 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For further information or to arrange a tour of the department, please contact Stacey Donaldson, Senior Pharmacy Technician , Clinical Trials on 01253 953109.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For further information or to arrange a tour of the department, please contact Stacey Donaldson, Senior Pharmacy Technician , Clinical Trials on 01253 953109.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Other recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Evidence of CPD
- Technician Accuracy Checking qualification equivalent to the National Framework
Desirable
- Registration with the National Framework for accuracy checking
Registration with GPhC
Essential
- Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification hospital experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating in the dispensing of medicine.
- Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation.
- Understanding of current Pharmacy and NHS issues
- Accuracy Checking experience & competency
- Good communication both written and verbal.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately and unsupervised under pressure
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Approachable, flexible and supportive.
- Willingness to accept considerable delegated responsibility
- Ability to prioritise service demands and plan workload of self to meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret information, make decisions and act accordingly.
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload.
- Patient counselling experience
Desirable
- Experience of using Ascribe/Emiys Pharmacy computer system.
- Experience in training.
- Experience in Aseptic dispensing
- Demonstrate an up to date knowledge of Clinical Trial Legislation.
- Practical experience of pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
- Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Ability to develop and implement SOP's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Other recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Evidence of CPD
- Technician Accuracy Checking qualification equivalent to the National Framework
Desirable
- Registration with the National Framework for accuracy checking
Registration with GPhC
Essential
- Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification hospital experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating in the dispensing of medicine.
- Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation.
- Understanding of current Pharmacy and NHS issues
- Accuracy Checking experience & competency
- Good communication both written and verbal.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately and unsupervised under pressure
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Approachable, flexible and supportive.
- Willingness to accept considerable delegated responsibility
- Ability to prioritise service demands and plan workload of self to meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret information, make decisions and act accordingly.
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload.
- Patient counselling experience
Desirable
- Experience of using Ascribe/Emiys Pharmacy computer system.
- Experience in training.
- Experience in Aseptic dispensing
- Demonstrate an up to date knowledge of Clinical Trial Legislation.
- Practical experience of pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
- Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Ability to develop and implement SOP's
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).
