Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK.
As part of the commitment to our patients we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of Pharmaceutical care and service within this internationally renowned hospital.
An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 has arisen within our friendly and progressive Pharmacy Team at GOSH. We are looking for someone who has previous experience of working in a GMP, GCP and/or QA related environment to join our department as a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist. In this role you will gain experience in Clinical Trials, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the day-to-day delivery of the Clinical Trial, Aseptic and QA Services from GOSH Hospital in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and nationally agreed standards. To support on rotation, the dispensing, preparation and release of Cytotoxic, CIVAS and PN products, the Quality Assurance programme for manufacturing, and Clinical Trial Service. To support and train others rotating through the department.
If you are interested in this post and wish to be part of GOSH and our progressive Pharmacy Team, then we look forward to receiving your application
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- MPharm or equivalent or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002
- Evidence portfolio to demonstrate mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Currently undertaking or intends to undertake postgraduate education e.g. clinical diploma, PTQA or having completed one of these
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing unit
- Previous experience of working in a with clinical trials.
- Working knowledge or understanding of principles and practices of quality assurance, aseptics and clinical trials e.g. formulation, stability, legal issues and relevant policies
- Working knowledge of isolators and laminar air flow technology
- A factual and working knowledge of the materials and equipment necessary for the preparation of aseptically manufactured products within a clean room environment.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, Health and Safety, COSHH and National Standards.
- To have knowledge of NHS, Local, Regional and National Standards
Desirable
- Training or coaching /Mentoring skills and Staff appraisal
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, with experience of using a wide range of computer programs. Essential: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Desirable: Q-Pulse, EPIC
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Innovation - planned and implemented a new service or method of working
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical/QA audits/Practice Research
- Management, training and supervision of Staff
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- MPharm or equivalent or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002
- Evidence portfolio to demonstrate mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Currently undertaking or intends to undertake postgraduate education e.g. clinical diploma, PTQA or having completed one of these
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing unit
- Previous experience of working in a with clinical trials.
- Working knowledge or understanding of principles and practices of quality assurance, aseptics and clinical trials e.g. formulation, stability, legal issues and relevant policies
- Working knowledge of isolators and laminar air flow technology
- A factual and working knowledge of the materials and equipment necessary for the preparation of aseptically manufactured products within a clean room environment.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, Health and Safety, COSHH and National Standards.
- To have knowledge of NHS, Local, Regional and National Standards
Desirable
- Training or coaching /Mentoring skills and Staff appraisal
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, with experience of using a wide range of computer programs. Essential: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Desirable: Q-Pulse, EPIC
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Innovation - planned and implemented a new service or method of working
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical/QA audits/Practice Research
- Management, training and supervision of 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JN
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
