Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist ChelseaLocation: Chelsea (Expected to provide cross-site coverage if needed)
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a passionate, highly motivated, and dynamic pharmacist to join the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.This is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Clinical Trials Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust.The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre with two hospitals: one in Chelsea, London, and another in Sutton, Surrey. We also have a satellite Medical Day Care Unit located on the grounds of Kingston Hospital, Surrey.This position will be based in Sutton but will require working at our Chelsea site when necessary, to ensure consistent coverage and maintain the quality and speed of service during absences and annual leave.Applicants should have previous experience in clinical trials, and a background in oncology or haemato-oncology would be advantageous.You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
o To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the Dispensaries (Chelsea & Sutton), Medical day Unit, West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC), Oak ward and day case areas of the Drug Development Unit and the Clinical Trial Dispensary across both sites.o To assist the Clinical Trials Team with any day-to day clinical, dispensing, ward and research day units' queries.o To provide clinical trials advice while covering the research clinics and attending MDT.o To support research clinic prescribingo Provide clinical trial support and advice to other areas within pharmacy e.g. aseptic service, clinical services and to the research teams.o To support the clinical trial team with clinical trial set-up of new studies, revision of amendments for ongoing studies already open at the trust, to provide continued support for the running and maintenance of current trial activity.o To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the individual clinical units, R&D and the Trust.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Ensure that clinical trial services policies and procedures are adhered to and accreditation records and training documents are completed appropriately.
- Promote optimal and appropriate drug use and high quality prescribing practice within the Trust.
- To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about selection and use of drug therapy.
- Support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D and the Chief Technician, Clinical Trials in work towards maintaining quality standards required by Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency and ensuring principles of Good Clinical Practice are applied at all times.
- To support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D with the Clinical Governance and Risk Management Strategy within the department and throughout the Trust.
- Take part in clinical trials audit or any other project work relevant to this post.
- Participate in any pharmacy initiatives or working groups as appropriate.
- To support the Trial Team in maintaining up to date of Key Performance Indicators for all trail activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Ensure that clinical trial services policies and procedures are adhered to and accreditation records and training documents are completed appropriately.
- Promote optimal and appropriate drug use and high quality prescribing practice within the Trust.
- To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about selection and use of drug therapy.
- Support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D and the Chief Technician, Clinical Trials in work towards maintaining quality standards required by Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency and ensuring principles of Good Clinical Practice are applied at all times.
- To support the Lead Pharmacist, Clinical R&D with the Clinical Governance and Risk Management Strategy within the department and throughout the Trust.
- Take part in clinical trials audit or any other project work relevant to this post.
- Participate in any pharmacy initiatives or working groups as appropriate.
- To support the Trial Team in maintaining up to date of Key Performance Indicators for all trail activities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Member of RPS
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy experience (including pharmacy ward experience) in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice.
- Audit, project management of research experience
- Experience & ability to train/coach other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology +/- Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment.
- Clinical Trial experience.
- Working knowledge of GCP
- Experience with electronic prescribing systems
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation & time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments in research and pharmacy clinical trials.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Member of RPS
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy experience (including pharmacy ward experience) in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice.
- Audit, project management of research experience
- Experience & ability to train/coach other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology +/- Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment.
- Clinical Trial experience.
- Working knowledge of GCP
- Experience with electronic prescribing systems
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation & time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments in research and pharmacy clinical trials.
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).
