Job summary
The Pharmacy Research Co-ordinator will be assisting the work of the Clinical Trials team under the direction, control and supervision of a clinical trials pharmacist or pharmacy technician and also assisting research teams under the direct supervision of a research nurse or other suitably qualified person.
Assistance will also be given to providing support in inpatient Pharmacy dispensary service, Pharmacy stores and the Pharmacy Aseptics Services Unit depending on the needs of each service, under the direction, control and supervision of a senior pharmacy technician or suitably qualified person.
The post is highly customer focused being the initial contact point for patients and hospital staff and is responsible for answering the telephone, receiving prescriptions and packing medicines ready for delivery to wards and departments.
This post also involves stock control duties including receiving stock and, having achieved NVQ level 2, dispensing of prescriptions under the supervision of technicians and pharmacists.
Key Information and skills - see person specification for further details
The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the Trust research teams and members of the trial Sponsors teams e.g. Clinical Research Assistants (CRAs)
- Organisation
- Handling of confidential and personal information
- Working on a visual display unit for a large part of the day
- The ability to manage time and prioritise work appropriately
- A desire to learn
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical and Technical
Receive inpatient and clinical trial prescriptions and book into the prescription tracking system.
Assist in the dispensing of clinical trial and inpatients prescriptions under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist by following 'Guide to Good Dispensing Practice'
Assist in ensuring adequate stock control, rotation and monitoring environmental conditions for storage of medicines, including clinical trial drugs.
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess the content of historical trial folders in accordance with the specifications provided by the sponsor in preparation for trial closure and archiving
To be responsible for monitoring the completeness of current pharmacy study files, including ensuring the most recent versions of documents such as the protocol, the contact list and randomised patient list are up to date and filed (hard and electronic copies)
To maintain the generic clinical trial electronic folders on the pharmacy drive
To assist in maintaining the accuracy of a study spreadsheet, detailing which studies are open and which studies are closed
To book and assist during monitoring visit from the trial sponsors
To assist in maintaining financial records
Support the pharmacy clinical trials team in collating clinical trial workload statistics
To check stock levels and expiry dates of Clinical Trial Drugs
To monitor the temperature-controlled storage areas for Clinical Trial Drugs within the pharmacy department and report deviations to the clinical trials pharmacist and technician
To ensure that stock and the paperwork received from drug delivery is correct as per departmental and study specific SOP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess the content of historical trial folders in accordance with the specifications provided by the sponsor in preparation for trial closure and archiving
To be responsible for monitoring the completeness of current pharmacy study files, including ensuring the most recent versions of documents such as the protocol, the contact list and randomised patient list are up to date and filed (hard and electronic copies)
To maintain the generic clinical trial electronic folders on the pharmacy drive
To assist in maintaining the accuracy of a study spreadsheet, detailing which studies are open and which studies are closed
To book and assist during monitoring visit from the trial sponsors
To assist in maintaining financial records
Support the pharmacy clinical trials team in collating clinical trial workload statistics
To check stock levels and expiry dates of Clinical Trial Drugs
To monitor the temperature-controlled storage areas for Clinical Trial Drugs within the pharmacy department and report deviations to the clinical trials pharmacist and technician
To ensure that stock and the paperwork received from drug delivery is correct as per departmental and study specific SOP
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent knowledge
- Standard keyboard skills
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above
- Skills in IT literacy e.g. excel, powerpoint, email
- Willing to undertake further education
- Previous stock control experience
- Previous telephone experience
- Previous dispensing experience
- Demonstrate initiative and self- motivation
- Receptionist experience
- Previous work with general public.
- Able to work with a good level of concentration
- Ability to organise and proven ability to work on own initiative
- Accurate & precise attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload with problem solving ability. Proven experience of a logical and organised approach to work.
- Fluent in written & verbal English
- Knowledge of CMM pharmacy dispensing system
Desirable
- Hospital background
- Understanding of research trials and processes.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Good Clinical Practise certificate and EU Directive training
- A level Maths/English (or equivalent)
- Science qualification
- NPA dispensing or assistant qualification or equivalent
- Awareness of clinical and research governance
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Apperance
Essential
- Demonstrate initiative and self- motivation
- Professional Dressed
- Answers Questions Directly
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Internet).
Desirable
- Previous experience in customer relation
- Team Player
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
- Ability to interpret prescriptions and dispense accurately
Interview Skill
Essential
- Fluent in written & verbal English
- Multitasking
Desirable
- Team Player
- Excellent timekeeping
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent knowledge
- Standard keyboard skills
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with passes at grade C or above
- Skills in IT literacy e.g. excel, powerpoint, email
- Willing to undertake further education
- Previous stock control experience
- Previous telephone experience
- Previous dispensing experience
- Demonstrate initiative and self- motivation
- Receptionist experience
- Previous work with general public.
- Able to work with a good level of concentration
- Ability to organise and proven ability to work on own initiative
- Accurate & precise attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload with problem solving ability. Proven experience of a logical and organised approach to work.
- Fluent in written & verbal English
- Knowledge of CMM pharmacy dispensing system
Desirable
- Hospital background
- Understanding of research trials and processes.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Good Clinical Practise certificate and EU Directive training
- A level Maths/English (or equivalent)
- Science qualification
- NPA dispensing or assistant qualification or equivalent
- Awareness of clinical and research governance
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Apperance
Essential
- Demonstrate initiative and self- motivation
- Professional Dressed
- Answers Questions Directly
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Internet).
Desirable
- Previous experience in customer relation
- Team Player
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
- Ability to interpret prescriptions and dispense accurately
Interview Skill
Essential
- Fluent in written & verbal English
- Multitasking
Desirable
- Team Player
- Excellent timekeeping
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.
