Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician (Band 4/5 dependant on experience)
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Job summary
We require an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated pharmacy technician wishing to specialise in clinical trials and work within a well-established team. We consist of a busy team of pharmacists and technicians who enable our current participation in over 100 clinical trials.
You will be involved in supporting the pharmaceutical aspects of all academic, National Clinical Research Network adopted, commercial and non-commercial clinical trials.
The post holder will provide technical support to the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team, carry out day to day tasks relating to the provision of Clinical Trials within the Trust .
Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate, Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
You will be required to work at both the Women's and Children's hospital and participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday working.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a Senior Pharmacy Technician within the Clinical Trials Team & multidisciplinary team providing technical support to the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
- Organise and participate in the dispensing and accuracy checking of clinical trial prescriptions.
- To be a member of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and Research and Development Team.
- To support service improvements to the pharmacy clinical trials service.
- Line management duties of the Specialist Assistant Technical Officers within the Pharmacy clinical trials team.
- To carry out the day- to-day tasks relating to the provision of clinical trials within the Trust.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
27 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
284-23-5791257-COPR-B
Job locations
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
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