Job summary
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values, and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.UCLH is committed to delivering top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world class research. Our Trust values are Safety, Kindness, Improving and Teamwork.As a research pharmacy assistant, you will be assisting our pharmacy clinical trials team deliver world class research by maintaining the storage and receipt of clinical trials medicines across the Trust. You will assist the lead clinical trial dispensary technicians and our trials production colleagues to provide a high-quality dispensary service giving access to new and ground-breaking treatments to patients via study protocols. Together we undertake ground-breaking research across several specialities including cancer, neurology, stroke, rheumatology, and early phase medicine with approximately 300 trials currently open to recruitment involving investigational medicines, known as IMPs.The Trust has ample opportunities available for career aspirations and in the PCTU we have an education and training lead who will ensure you are on the correct path for your career. Our Team is tight knit and work well together. This vacancy would suit a newly qualified graduate or someone with experience in a community healthcare setting who is looking for a team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be trained to assist the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Unit/Team in the accurate receipt, storage, dispensing and accountability of medicinal products (licensed or investigational) for clinical trial use across the 5 active sites within UCLH where studies are conducted. They will undertake duties as part of the Pharmacy team under the supervision of the Pharmacy Clinical Trial Technicians and or Pharmacists. They will support the Principal Pharmacist (R&D) in meeting objectives towards maintaining and developing the pharmacy clinical trial service across the Trust. They will provide support the Pharmacy Team in the provision of an efficient and high-quality service to UCL Hospitals internal and external customers. The post-holder will be accountable on a day-to-day basis to the Lead Research Technicians.
Applications will only be considered from individuals who have the legal right to work in the UK. As this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the UK Sponsorship requirements, we are unable to sponsor applicants.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together. This vacancy would suit a newly qualified graduate or someone with experience in a community healthcare setting who is looking for a team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.Come and join our team if you are looking for a job where you can make a difference to patient care whilst learning about research delivery and digital health.
Working at the Trust will give you 27 days annual leave at the start plus Bank Holidays.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together. This vacancy would suit a newly qualified graduate or someone with experience in a community healthcare setting who is looking for a team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.Come and join our team if you are looking for a job where you can make a difference to patient care whilst learning about research delivery and digital health.
Working at the Trust will give you 27 days annual leave at the start plus Bank Holidays.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- To be working towards or hold an NVQ L2 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
- GCSE English or Maths or equivalent
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Previous training on COSSH
- Previous customer care training
Experience
Essential
- Previous manual handling experience and training
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Flammable and Cytotoxic substances
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy / Distribution / Clinical Trials related job for at least 1 year
- Previous experience of working with pharmacy dispensing computer system
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise own daily tasks and those of others to help ensure an efficient service
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate good written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to work on own and answer queries from Customers
- Effective customer service skills e.g., Telephone technique, message taking
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instruction understanding the importance of following SOPs
- Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willing to produce a Personal Development Plan with Manager and work towards target each year
- Able to train, supervise and motivate self and others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives, and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to repeatedly lift heavy boxes (up to 16-25kg) safely following health and safety guidelines
- Ability to use MS Office, various IT health programs, a computer and good keyboard skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- To be working towards or hold an NVQ L2 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
- GCSE English or Maths or equivalent
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Previous training on COSSH
- Previous customer care training
Experience
Essential
- Previous manual handling experience and training
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Flammable and Cytotoxic substances
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy / Distribution / Clinical Trials related job for at least 1 year
- Previous experience of working with pharmacy dispensing computer system
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise own daily tasks and those of others to help ensure an efficient service
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate good written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to work on own and answer queries from Customers
- Effective customer service skills e.g., Telephone technique, message taking
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instruction understanding the importance of following SOPs
- Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Willing to produce a Personal Development Plan with Manager and work towards target each year
- Able to train, supervise and motivate self and others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives, and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to repeatedly lift heavy boxes (up to 16-25kg) safely following health and safety guidelines
- Ability to use MS Office, various IT health programs, a computer and good keyboard skills
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
