Job summary
Are you a forward thinking pharmacist with a passion for clinical trials and aseptic services?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets precision?
We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our clinical trials and aseptic services team to provide safe, compliant and innovative care to our patients
There has never been a more exciting time to join us as the team will be moving into the brand new Pharmacy Aseptic and Clinical Trials facility later in the summer.
This is a unique opportunity to work in clinical trials and aseptic services. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, management of investigational medical products (IMPs) and aseptic preparation.
We are looking for a pharmacist with proven experience in clinical trials/aseptic services within a hospital setting
Appointment as a Band 7 with progression to band 8a may be considered if all band 8a criteria are not met.
Main duties of the job
Support the Principal Pharmacist for clinical trials and aseptic services in the delivery of a comprehensive overall trials strategy and plan for the future of R&D at RWT in a manner that reflects the Trust, local and national NHS strategy and priorities
Provide expert input into trial feasibility, protocol review and regulatory documentation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support trials setup, IMP management and protocol adherence.
Act as an authorised pharmacist and provide pharmacist support to the pharmacy aseptic unit
About us
The pharmacy department has strong education links with universities and we actively encourage staff development. Many of our pharmacists are working on their Advanced Pharmacist Portfolios or pursuing postgraduate studies.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full detail of role and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full detail of role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Year 1 of postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualification in oncology/haematology or Aseptic or Clinical Trials Services
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Completed postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience working recently in an acute Trust setting
- Experience of working as part of the Pharmacy team within the cancer / aseptic/clinical trials specialties
- Ability to work on a ward environment with close contacts to patients
- Ability to work in an aseptic environment
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits and participating in clinical research
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances and work under pressure
- Experience of developing and implementing standard operating procedures
- Experience in supervising, training and assessing staff
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Completed Year 1 of postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualification in oncology/haematology or Aseptic or Clinical Trials Services
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Completed postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience working recently in an acute Trust setting
- Experience of working as part of the Pharmacy team within the cancer / aseptic/clinical trials specialties
- Ability to work on a ward environment with close contacts to patients
- Ability to work in an aseptic environment
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits and participating in clinical research
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances and work under pressure
- Experience of developing and implementing standard operating procedures
- Experience in supervising, training and assessing staff
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).
