Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team as a Band 6Clinical Trials Pharmacist.
The post holder will be a member of both pharmacy clinical trials and R&D teams at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation trust. They will work with both teams to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials delivered at HHFT with the support of the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist.
You will be responsible for creating and maintaining bespoke pharmacy specific documentation for each trial. This involves reviewing sponsor documents and collaborating with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs) and research teams. These bespoke documents serve as instructions for anyone involved in the receipt, storage, dispensing, labelling, accountability, and destruction of IMPs for the trial. A high level of attention to detail is essential as requirements of the sponsor and good clinical practice (GCP) must be met.
The successful candidate will be provided with the support of a well-established team, along with opportunities to develop and improve theircareer, and to make a difference to patients' lives.
Main duties of the job
Support for the day-to-day management of the clinical trials service, monitoring key quality and performance indicators and service pressures, recommending and implementing actions to address them.
Maintaining or improving effective lines of communication between the Pharmacy and Research teams
To supervise, and delegate work to, junior staff under the direction of the appropriate pharmacist in charge, to ensure that professional, legal and procedural standards are met.
To act as a deputy for the pharmacist in charge of the section during their absence, to ensure continuity of service.
To participate in the emergency duty arrangements, which include implementation of defective drug recall procedures, in accordance with the agreement reached with the Trust. This is to ensure that pharmaceutical advice and service is available in an emergency outside pharmacy opening hours.
To respond in a timely manner to questions about medicines from healthcare professionals (both within and outside the hospital). To provide evaluated answers to these queries using a range of resources including electronic databases, books, journals etc.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service provided to the Research Department.
To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of the clinical trials pharmacy service for Hampshire Hospitals, ensuring the requirements of pharmacy customers are met in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation, national guidance and departmental objectives.
To supervise people to ensure the effective operation of the Services provided to the Research Department.
To ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are continuously delivered
This post has a training element and the post holder will provide a mentoring and training role for new and junior staff.
To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas
Support for the day-to-day management of the clinical trials service, monitoring key quality and performance indicators and service pressures, recommending and implementing actions to address them.
Maintaining or improving effective lines of communication between the Pharmacy and Research teams
To supervise, and delegate work to, junior staff under the direction of the appropriate pharmacist in charge, to ensure that professional, legal and procedural standards are met.
To act as a deputy for the pharmacist in charge of the section during their absence, to ensure continuity of service.
To participate in the emergency duty arrangements, which include implementation of defective drug recall procedures, in accordance with the agreement reached with the Trust. This is to ensure that pharmaceutical advice and service is available in an emergency outside pharmacy opening hours.
To respond in a timely manner to questions about medicines from healthcare professionals (both within and outside the hospital). To provide evaluated answers to these queries using a range of resources including electronic databases, books, journals etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service provided to the Research Department.
To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of the clinical trials pharmacy service for Hampshire Hospitals, ensuring the requirements of pharmacy customers are met in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation, national guidance and departmental objectives.
To supervise people to ensure the effective operation of the Services provided to the Research Department.
To ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are continuously delivered
This post has a training element and the post holder will provide a mentoring and training role for new and junior staff.
To participate in any 7-day shift pattern as required by the service which may include weekend and Bank Holiday rotas
Support for the day-to-day management of the clinical trials service, monitoring key quality and performance indicators and service pressures, recommending and implementing actions to address them.
Maintaining or improving effective lines of communication between the Pharmacy and Research teams
To supervise, and delegate work to, junior staff under the direction of the appropriate pharmacist in charge, to ensure that professional, legal and procedural standards are met.
To act as a deputy for the pharmacist in charge of the section during their absence, to ensure continuity of service.
To participate in the emergency duty arrangements, which include implementation of defective drug recall procedures, in accordance with the agreement reached with the Trust. This is to ensure that pharmaceutical advice and service is available in an emergency outside pharmacy opening hours.
To respond in a timely manner to questions about medicines from healthcare professionals (both within and outside the hospital). To provide evaluated answers to these queries using a range of resources including electronic databases, books, journals etc.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm or equivalent (4 years)
- Register with the GPhC
Desirable
- Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise self and others
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstrates a high standard of patient care
Desirable
- NHS Clinical Pharmacist experience
- Experience of working with team
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm or equivalent (4 years)
- Register with the GPhC
Desirable
- Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise self and others
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstrates a high standard of patient care
Desirable
- NHS Clinical Pharmacist experience
- Experience of working with team
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basingstoke and Winchester (cross site with an assigned base) Basingstoke and North - Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road Basingstoke RG24 9NA
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
Employer's website
https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
