Job summary
Pharmacy Department
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Salary: £50952-57349
Up to 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacist to join the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) Pharmacy Clinical Trials team. This position will be based at the Leicester General Hospital but travel between UHL's sites may be required.
You must be a UK Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council to apply for this post. Applicants without this essential requirement should not apply and will not be shortlisted for interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support delivery of clinical trials across UHL, with a focus on the Leicester General Hospital. Leicester General Hospital hosts clinical trials from a range of medical specialities including renal and urology. It is also the site of the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre: Leicester, which supports late phase commercial research, and the Leicester Diabetes Centre. The post holder will lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants to deliver an excellent service capable of meeting all Pharmacy statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements relating to clinical trials.
This will involve close working relationships with research staff, pharmacy colleagues, the Research & Innovation Department, commercial and non-commercial sponsors and the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre Research Business Manager.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Pharmacist with an interest in research and clinical trials to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-registration hospital pharmacy experience and an understanding of clinical trials regulations and the principles of Good Clinical Practice. Previous clinical trials set up is desirable, but this is not essential.
As part of this role the post holder will be expected to support the wider Pharmacy team and contribute to evenings, weekends and senior on-call shifts as appropriate.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out clinical and feasibility reviews of clinical trial protocols involving IMPs.
- To be responsible for negotiation with Sponsors & Investigators with regard to facilities, resources, capacity planning and financial arrangements in the operational management of those clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility.
- To act as the professional lead for all aspects of pharmaceutical input in accordance with legal requirements and GCP relating to prescribing, administration, storage and disposal of IMPs for those clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility.
- To line manage pharmacy clinical trial personnel as appropriate
- To work as part of the Clinical Trials & Pharmacy teams in providing an efficient, effective and safe clinical trials service in accordance with departmental and Trust standards and procedures
- To professionally check, dispense and final accuracy check clinical trial prescriptions in accordance with departmental and Trust standards, in conjunction with UHL clinical governance objectives and those of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and in accordance with GCP and the Clinical Trial Regulations.
- To check the production, implementation and review of detailed written trial specific dispensing procedures and other documentation to be followed by all staff involved in the pharmaceutical elements of clinical trials, ensuring that legislation, Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards and the Leicestershire Medicines Code are adhered to.
- To ensure Pharmacy participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings with clinical research associates (CRAs) and monitors for commercially sponsored studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out clinical and feasibility reviews of clinical trial protocols involving IMPs.
- To be responsible for negotiation with Sponsors & Investigators with regard to facilities, resources, capacity planning and financial arrangements in the operational management of those clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility.
- To act as the professional lead for all aspects of pharmaceutical input in accordance with legal requirements and GCP relating to prescribing, administration, storage and disposal of IMPs for those clinical trials for which the post holder has responsibility.
- To line manage pharmacy clinical trial personnel as appropriate
- To work as part of the Clinical Trials & Pharmacy teams in providing an efficient, effective and safe clinical trials service in accordance with departmental and Trust standards and procedures
- To professionally check, dispense and final accuracy check clinical trial prescriptions in accordance with departmental and Trust standards, in conjunction with UHL clinical governance objectives and those of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and in accordance with GCP and the Clinical Trial Regulations.
- To check the production, implementation and review of detailed written trial specific dispensing procedures and other documentation to be followed by all staff involved in the pharmaceutical elements of clinical trials, ensuring that legislation, Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards and the Leicestershire Medicines Code are adhered to.
- To ensure Pharmacy participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings with clinical research associates (CRAs) and monitors for commercially sponsored studies.
Person Specification
Training and Requirement
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent degree.
- Registered as a practising Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent clinical experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Good planning, organisation and time management skills
- Ability to cope in stressful situations and under pressure.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting objectives and managing performance of individuals and services
Person Specification
Training and Requirement
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent degree.
- Registered as a practising Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent clinical experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Good planning, organisation and time management skills
- Ability to cope in stressful situations and under pressure.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of setting objectives and managing performance of individuals and services
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).
