Job summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust is currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their clinical trials team.
The post holder will assist in the provision of Pharmacy Services for the management of Clinical Trial medications across the Basildon and Southend hospitals sites.
Basildon and Southend Hospitals are part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department has around 300 staff working across 3 sites.
Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one Chief Pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation's clinical configuration changes.
The clinical trials team within pharmacy, work very closely with the Research and Development department within the Trust to support the many and varied clinical trials in operation.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior technician post within the clinical trials team in the pharmacy department, working closely with the research and development department to provide an effective Pharmacy service for the management of clinical trial medications.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- To have a good working knowledge of ICH-GCP, acquired through national training courses and continual professional development, and keep up-to-date in accordance with Trust and national requirements.
- To ensure all clinical trials are managed efficiently within pharmacy according to anticipated time lines.
- To manage the clinical trials diary.
- To co-ordinate the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials; organisation of supply, storage and quality control of IMPs.
- To oversee the accurate and smooth running of clinical trials involving IMP management, dispensing, record keeping and stock control within pharmacy on a day to day basis.
The post holder will already hold a Regional Checking Accreditation (ACT) and have experience in a hospital environment demonstrating supervisory attributes.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
The principal objective of this role is to oversee the pharmacy operational aspects of all clinical trials of investigational medicinal products at the relevant MSE pharmacy site. The post holder will be expected to:
- Co-ordinate the efficient and smooth running of operational pharmacy aspects of oral and IV clinical trials at Basildon and Southend Hospitals.
- Assist in the pharmacy feasibility reviews for potential new trials.
- Lead on the pharmacy site set-up and close-out of clinical trials as well as all aspects of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) management in between.
- Support the lead MSE clinical trials pharmacist to ensure that all documentation including standard operating procedures are accurate, relevant, in date and according to GCP (Good Clinical Practice) requirements.
- Develop and maintain systems consistent with GCP requirements.
- Ensure the financial aspects all commercial clinical trials fees are appropriately managed so that all fees are invoiced
- Ensure professional and legal standards are adhered to.
- Ensure that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records are maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
The principal objective of this role is to oversee the pharmacy operational aspects of all clinical trials of investigational medicinal products at the relevant MSE pharmacy site. The post holder will be expected to:
- Co-ordinate the efficient and smooth running of operational pharmacy aspects of oral and IV clinical trials at Basildon and Southend Hospitals.
- Assist in the pharmacy feasibility reviews for potential new trials.
- Lead on the pharmacy site set-up and close-out of clinical trials as well as all aspects of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) management in between.
- Support the lead MSE clinical trials pharmacist to ensure that all documentation including standard operating procedures are accurate, relevant, in date and according to GCP (Good Clinical Practice) requirements.
- Develop and maintain systems consistent with GCP requirements.
- Ensure the financial aspects all commercial clinical trials fees are appropriately managed so that all fees are invoiced
- Ensure professional and legal standards are adhered to.
- Ensure that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records are maintained.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- ACT
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Experience
Essential
- Five years post registration experience
- Experience of working in clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience of using Wellsky ePMA
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with variety of professionals within and external to the hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- ACT
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Experience
Essential
- Five years post registration experience
- Experience of working in clinical trials
Desirable
- Experience of using Wellsky ePMA
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with variety of professionals within and external to the hospital
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).
