Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and devoted pharmacist to join our pharmacy clinical trial team at King's College Hospital.
Our portfolio is expanding and we are managing over 400 trials in pharmacy for a wide range of speciality including neurology, liver, renal, haematology, rheumatology, ophthalmology and more.
The post holder will work closely with dedicated Research Delivery Unit and our team to set up and maintain pharmacy aspect of clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
To lead and manage Pharmacy research and development activities, specifically with regard to commercial and non-commercial trials adopted within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio (NIHR) - "portfolio studies".
To liaise between the Trust R&D team and the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy services meet the required standards and are responsive to the Trust's R&D agenda.
To provide specialist input and advice on all aspects on medicines management in drug trials, in particular safe management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) within the Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification to find out more about the roles and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities
- To work closely with the leads clinical pharmacy services in clinical trial to lead on support, advice and management in relation to the IMP management of clinical trials in the Trust.
- To liaise with specialist care group pharmacists, the KHPCTO, Clinical Research Associates, investigators and other staff groups involved in clinical trials provision, as appropriate.
- To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national objectives and Kings Health Partners strategies.
- To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the division.
- To establish processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance.
- To identify and manage changes that need to occur to improve services.
- To identify and manage the risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials.
- To act as a clinical role model in relation to highly specialist expertise in the area of clinical trials and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of clinical trial drugs in these patients.
- To ensure safe dispensing practice and supervise the dispensing of clinical trials medicines (IMPs and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products (NIMPs)) at KCH.
- To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for all patients.
- To provide education and training to pharmacy and other staff in relation to clinical trials.
- To evaluate the training provided.
- To participate in the clinical training of ward pharmacists, in relation to clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification to find out more about the roles and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities
- To work closely with the leads clinical pharmacy services in clinical trial to lead on support, advice and management in relation to the IMP management of clinical trials in the Trust.
- To liaise with specialist care group pharmacists, the KHPCTO, Clinical Research Associates, investigators and other staff groups involved in clinical trials provision, as appropriate.
- To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national objectives and Kings Health Partners strategies.
- To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the division.
- To establish processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance.
- To identify and manage changes that need to occur to improve services.
- To identify and manage the risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials.
- To act as a clinical role model in relation to highly specialist expertise in the area of clinical trials and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of clinical trial drugs in these patients.
- To ensure safe dispensing practice and supervise the dispensing of clinical trials medicines (IMPs and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products (NIMPs)) at KCH.
- To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for all patients.
- To provide education and training to pharmacy and other staff in relation to clinical trials.
- To evaluate the training provided.
- To participate in the clinical training of ward pharmacists, in relation to clinical trials.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Registered GPHC pharmacist with extensive post hospital experience
- Postgrad Diploma or equivalent qualifications
- CT experience
- management experience
- implement changes within setting
Desirable
- understaken research
- Specialist pharmacist
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Registered GPHC pharmacist with extensive post hospital experience
- Postgrad Diploma or equivalent qualifications
- CT experience
- management experience
- implement changes within setting
Desirable
- understaken research
- Specialist pharmacist
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
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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).
