Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our expanding Clinical Trials Team. The role will support us to develop and enhance the provision of pharmacy clinical trials, enabling the timely provision of investigational medicinal products within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and dispensing of clinical trial prescriptions to ensure that the service is provided promptly and efficiently in line with GCP.
They will provide support to the pharmacy clinical trials service and the dispensary to ensure trials are appropriately managed, set-up and closed-down, processing amendments, and maintaining site files.
They will safely provide a patient focused, effective and efficient pharmacy trials service, involving ordering, storage and supply of medication to meet the needs of the patients involved in trials.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
- Evidence of short courses / qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience in supervision of staff.
- Evidence of a leadership qualification or willing to work towards and complete e.g. NHS Team Leader Training Level 3 programme.
- Microsoft Office Packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience
- Successful completion of or willingness to complete Pharmacy Dispensary training packages e.g. labelling and dispensing, reception duties, stock control.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within hospital pharmacy and using pharmacy-based computer systems.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy.
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems
- Staff development / training/teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking appraisals / performance reviews / sickness absence reviews.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from previous experience
- Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from experience (both written and oral)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships.
- Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- Evidence that you can work methodically and prioritise tasks.
- Evidence that you can concentrate for long periods and work under pressure.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual demonstrable from previous experience.
Desirable
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, verbal aggression, and formal complaints, demonstrable from experience.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to tolerate interruptions and to deal with complaints.
- Frequent requirement for concentration and ability to tolerate unpredicted work patterns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
- Evidence of short courses / qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience in supervision of staff.
- Evidence of a leadership qualification or willing to work towards and complete e.g. NHS Team Leader Training Level 3 programme.
- Microsoft Office Packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience
- Successful completion of or willingness to complete Pharmacy Dispensary training packages e.g. labelling and dispensing, reception duties, stock control.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within hospital pharmacy and using pharmacy-based computer systems.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy.
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems
- Staff development / training/teaching experience.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking appraisals / performance reviews / sickness absence reviews.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from previous experience
- Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from experience (both written and oral)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships.
- Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- Evidence that you can work methodically and prioritise tasks.
- Evidence that you can concentrate for long periods and work under pressure.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual demonstrable from previous experience.
Desirable
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, verbal aggression, and formal complaints, demonstrable from experience.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to tolerate interruptions and to deal with complaints.
- Frequent requirement for concentration and ability to tolerate unpredicted work patterns.
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).
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).
