Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated? Would you like the opportunity to work in an innovative department?We would love to hear from you.
Our Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Trials will be involved ina varied range of activitieswithin the ClinicalTrials department and the Aseptic Services Unit of the pharmacy.This post will provide a supportive role for all aspects of the pharmacy clinical trials service.
Main duties of the job
- The main duties of this role will include dispensing medication inthe ClinicalTrials and Aseptic departments, managing stock control, record keeping, disposal of medicationand general administration duties.
- You will work with theClinicalTrials team to plan the daily workload of thepharmacy clinical trials service.The post involvesliaisingwith wards, researchteamsandother pharmacy staff to coordinate thetimelysupply of medicines to patients.
- Part of the rolewill involve working with the AsepticServices team toset up for aseptic dispensingand transferring batches to be made in house into the clean room.This will include accurately completing the product batchsheet including all the required calculations, preparing product labels, assembling allrequired ingredients and equipmentfor preparation ofproductsand then decontaminatingitems before they pass into the clean room.
- All the work you undertake willbe doneinaccordance withthe relevant UK and EU legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)and local standard operating procedures (SOPs).In house training will be given to any successful candidatescovering these topics.
About us
The pharmacyClinicalTrials team consists of clinical trials pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who are dedicated to the management of the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials within the trust.The team works closely with the pharmacy aseptic services team who produce a range of aseptic products including systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) used in some of our clinical trials.
TheClinicalTrials team also work closely with Research and Development staff, clinical trial sponsors, clinicians, nurses, pharmacystaffand other healthcare professionals.Working togetherto ensure patients have access to the latest developmentsin investigational medicines.
Currently the Clinical Trials department is running avariedrange of clinical trials acrossmany different specialitiesincluding oncology, haematology, cardio-vascular, ophthalmology to name but a few.Currentlyrunning are trials involvingnew technologiesandnovelinvestigational products.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general standard of education; Grade 4 or above at GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification
- Experience to NVQ Level 3 competency via in-house trials/aseptic training and competency package or equivalent competency (This can be achieved in post)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (This can be achieved whilst in post)
Desirable
- Grade 4 or above at GCSE in other subjects including Sciences
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in pharmacy services
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical trials
- Previous experience in aseptic services
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to analyse and interpret a range of information to solve problems
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general standard of education; Grade 4 or above at GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification
- Experience to NVQ Level 3 competency via in-house trials/aseptic training and competency package or equivalent competency (This can be achieved in post)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (This can be achieved whilst in post)
Desirable
- Grade 4 or above at GCSE in other subjects including Sciences
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in pharmacy services
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical trials
- Previous experience in aseptic services
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to analyse and interpret a range of information to solve problems
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).
