Job summary
The Pharmacy clinical trials unit at the Bristol Royal Infirmaryare looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our dedicated Pharmacy clinical trials dispensing team and assist with our increasing portfolio of research studies across the Trust. The post will involve working within the trials dispensary and also assisting with the running of clinical trials in our 2 aseptic dispensing units.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, be able to follow written procedures, work independently and be able to communicate effectively.
You must have completed your NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or be nearing completion). Duties will include dispensing of clinical trial medication, stock management and maintenance of clinical trial records.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Pharmacy clinical trials team.
Ensure the accurate stock control, maintenance of records and dispensing of trial material within the Pharmacy Trials Unit and aseptic units.
Carry out all work in accordance with relevant standards and local Standard Operating Proceduresand with a high degree of accuracy.
Communicate with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors.
Represent the department and the Trust well at all times.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, or nearing completion
- 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Good team player
- Well motivated
- Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computing skills including email, windows and any other employer based system
- Experience of working to a high degree of accuracy
- Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy
- Experience of Standard operating procedures
- Understanding of prescription controls, charges and over the counter medicines
Desirable
- Hospital dispensing / stock control experience
- Experience in dispensing clinical trials
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Supervision of others / assistance with training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, or nearing completion
- 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Good team player
- Well motivated
- Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computing skills including email, windows and any other employer based system
- Experience of working to a high degree of accuracy
- Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy
- Experience of Standard operating procedures
- Understanding of prescription controls, charges and over the counter medicines
Desirable
- Hospital dispensing / stock control experience
- Experience in dispensing clinical trials
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Supervision of others / assistance with training
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
