Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated pharmacist post to lead, manage and deliver the pharmacy service for clinical trials at NUH. Your focus will be on a wide range of clinical specialities (outside of cancer), working as part of the established pharmacy clinical service and technician-supported clinical trials teams and in close liaison with the clinicians and research teams . The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of a specialist clinical pharmacy service to NUH patients.
This role will support the Principal Pharmacist R&I in the development of the pharmacy clinical trials service, increasing the portfolio of early-phase clinical trials and advanced therapy investigational medicinal products research.
You must be able to work accurately under pressure, use your own initiative, and be able to plan and manage your own workload and that of others. You will be flexible, have good organisational and communication skills and be able to work to and meet changing deadlines.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
To be the pharmacy lead for clinical trials of medicinal products conducted in a variety of clinical divisions.
To be responsible for appraisal of clinical trials of medicinal products and all aspects of pharmaceutical input in accordance with legal requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) relating to the prescribing, handling, dispensing, administration, storage and disposal of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) advanced therapy investigational products (ATIMPs) and non - investigational medicinal products (NIMPs).
To contribute to the delivery of a high quality clinical pharmacy service
The post holder will have regular service commitments between QMC and City Campuses.
There is an expectation of close working as required with clinical pharmacy colleagues in the therapeutic areas where research is being undertaken.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Takes responsibility for the delivery, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
2. Supports the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in clinical trials projects.
3. Supports the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in the development of the advanced therapies service in clinical trials.
4. Participates and supports the development of business plans and department and clinical strategies, e.g. in response to expansion of services, national initiatives and locally identified risks.
5. Contributes to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy Clinical trials team
6. Takes responsibility for the provision, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service in accordance with GCP and Trust policies.
7. Participates in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service for patients recruited into clinical trials within the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Takes responsibility for the delivery, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
2. Supports the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in clinical trials projects.
3. Supports the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in the development of the advanced therapies service in clinical trials.
4. Participates and supports the development of business plans and department and clinical strategies, e.g. in response to expansion of services, national initiatives and locally identified risks.
5. Contributes to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy Clinical trials team
6. Takes responsibility for the provision, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service in accordance with GCP and Trust policies.
7. Participates in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service for patients recruited into clinical trials within the Trust
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BPharm/BSc or MPharm/MSc or equivalent
- Current GPhC registration
- Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or relevant postgraduate experience
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
- Awareness of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant regional and national Clinical trials courses / meetings
- Member of relevant specialist pharmacist group
- Current GCP certification.
- Teaching/Mentoring qualifications
- Evidence of leadership qualifications
- Member of the RPharmS
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist clinical pharmacy service delivery
- Awareness of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy, i.e. clinical trial appraisal, set-up, IMP supply and trial maintenance
- Experience of time management, clinical appraisal , and knowledge of Medicines Information resources and systems
- Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets and other software)
- Training and/or experience in clinical teaching/tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, therapeutic action of medicines
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and clinical trials, ICH-GCP, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists
- Knowledge of national disease guidelines, NICE guidance, formulary restrictions and evidence based literature
Desirable
- Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level
- Experience of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy.
- Medicine expenditure analysis and reporting
- Understanding of commissioning routes
- Management experience, with responsibilities for pharmacy staff groups
- Evidence of research or project work
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Strong, accurate and concise written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
- Confident and assertive; able to defend opinions when challenged
- Able to empathise and communicate effectively with patients, who may have language difficulties, or other disabilities
- Able to receive, interpret, summarise, communicate and present complex information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Tact and diplomacy skills
- Effective independent and team working skills
- Proactive and innovative
- Delegation skills
- Evidence of team building and leadership skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to find, analyse and interpret wide range of clinical information
- Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas
- Able to apply specialist clinical knowledge to interpret and appraise complex clinical trials protocols and resolve issues relating to pharmaceutical aspects of the protocol.
- Ability to work alone using initiative and make effective decisions
- Able to work accurately with attention to detail under pressure
Desirable
- Medicines Information Skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate, develop and adjust pharmacy clinical trials services
- Able to work effectively to short, medium, long-term and changing deadlines
- Effective time management skills
- Able to plan, organise and manage own workloads and that of others
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to perform effectively in front of an audience
- Able to maintain sustained periods of concentration
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Desirable
- Evidence of application of Microsoft office suite applications beyond basic utilisation.
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Participation in weekend Bank Holiday and Senior back up working rotas
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BPharm/BSc or MPharm/MSc or equivalent
- Current GPhC registration
- Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or relevant postgraduate experience
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
- Awareness of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant regional and national Clinical trials courses / meetings
- Member of relevant specialist pharmacist group
- Current GCP certification.
- Teaching/Mentoring qualifications
- Evidence of leadership qualifications
- Member of the RPharmS
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist clinical pharmacy service delivery
- Awareness of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy, i.e. clinical trial appraisal, set-up, IMP supply and trial maintenance
- Experience of time management, clinical appraisal , and knowledge of Medicines Information resources and systems
- Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets and other software)
- Training and/or experience in clinical teaching/tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, therapeutic action of medicines
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and clinical trials, ICH-GCP, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists
- Knowledge of national disease guidelines, NICE guidance, formulary restrictions and evidence based literature
Desirable
- Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level
- Experience of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy.
- Medicine expenditure analysis and reporting
- Understanding of commissioning routes
- Management experience, with responsibilities for pharmacy staff groups
- Evidence of research or project work
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Strong, accurate and concise written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
- Confident and assertive; able to defend opinions when challenged
- Able to empathise and communicate effectively with patients, who may have language difficulties, or other disabilities
- Able to receive, interpret, summarise, communicate and present complex information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Tact and diplomacy skills
- Effective independent and team working skills
- Proactive and innovative
- Delegation skills
- Evidence of team building and leadership skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to find, analyse and interpret wide range of clinical information
- Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas
- Able to apply specialist clinical knowledge to interpret and appraise complex clinical trials protocols and resolve issues relating to pharmaceutical aspects of the protocol.
- Ability to work alone using initiative and make effective decisions
- Able to work accurately with attention to detail under pressure
Desirable
- Medicines Information Skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate, develop and adjust pharmacy clinical trials services
- Able to work effectively to short, medium, long-term and changing deadlines
- Effective time management skills
- Able to plan, organise and manage own workloads and that of others
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to perform effectively in front of an audience
- Able to maintain sustained periods of concentration
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Desirable
- Evidence of application of Microsoft office suite applications beyond basic utilisation.
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Participation in weekend Bank Holiday and Senior back up working rotas
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).