Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at Kings College Hospital as a Senior Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Trial pharmacy team to undertake the set-up, training of staff, dispensing & checking and smooth running of all clinical trials, across the Trust. Your role is to be a key participant in the Pharmacy trial set-up and maintenance processes in line with national and organisational targets. You will also be responsible for writing robust Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring we provide our local and wider community exceptional care.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures specific to Clinical Trials that will have an impact within the pharmacy department
- To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust
- To assist in the regular review and update of Clinical Trial policies and procedures as agreed with the Principal Technician, Clinical Trials.
- To propose changes to working practices and dispensing techniques that will maximise the potential for efficiency and safety.
- Act as a role model in the field of clinical trials and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and initiatives.
- To assist in the training and supervision of staff working in Clinical Trials as part of their induction.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 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 Job description and Person specification for full details
- To support the Principal Technician, Clinical Trials in the development of the Clinical Trials Service
- To attend and contribute to any regional and national meetings in relation to Clinical Trials and to feedback and recommend any changes and/or improvements to the service as appropriate to the Principal Technician, Clinical Trials
- To be able to follow departmental SOPs
- To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.
- To deputise for the Principal Technician Clinical Trials when required.
- Ensure staffing resource is adequate for the requirement of the service on a day-to day basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person specification for full details
- To support the Principal Technician, Clinical Trials in the development of the Clinical Trials Service
- To attend and contribute to any regional and national meetings in relation to Clinical Trials and to feedback and recommend any changes and/or improvements to the service as appropriate to the Principal Technician, Clinical Trials
- To be able to follow departmental SOPs
- To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.
- To deputise for the Principal Technician Clinical Trials when required.
- Ensure staffing resource is adequate for the requirement of the service on a day-to day basis
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a General Pharmaceutical Council -recognised Level 3 or 4 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent (integrated or non-integrated)
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Pharmacy Dispensary Services.
- Experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems eg JAC, Ascribe and EPIC
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a General Pharmaceutical Council -recognised Level 3 or 4 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent (integrated or non-integrated)
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Clinical Trials
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Pharmacy Dispensary Services.
- Experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems eg JAC, Ascribe and EPIC
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).
