Job summary
Job title - Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist - Education & Training
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated clinical trials pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team as a Band 8a Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist - Education & Training. Research is of prime importance at the Trust, and this new post has been developed as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service Plan to support the delivery of the ambitions of the Trust R&D Strategy.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist), Service Deputy to: (1) Ensure the smooth running of clinical trials handled by the Royal Free Clinical Trials Pharmacy department and (2) Develop, coordinate, and participate in the delivery of training for staff within the pharmacy clinical trials team and individuals external to the department who are involved in or support clinical trial delivery.
Potential candidates will have demonstrable experience of working in clinical trials pharmacy including undertaking capacity & capability review. They will have good working knowledge of clinical trials legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). They will additionally have experience in delivering education and training including assessing staff, supervision of staff, and day to day service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include the following:
- To maintain and support the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service in accordance with current UK Clinical Trials Regulations and all updates, GCP, GMP, GDP guidelines and departmental procedures
- Leading on specialist capacity and capability review, pharmacy approval and set-up of clinical trials for a portfolio of clinical specialities
- Checking the pharmacy set-up of clinical trials
- Reviewing, processing and checking amendments
- Assisting with the operational delivery of clinical trials
- Developing close working relationships with R&D, Principal Investigators, research delivery teams and the wider pharmacy team
- Provide pharmacy input at Trials Feasibility Committee (TFC) meetings
- Coordinate and participate in the delivery of training for pharmacy clinical trials staff (to included staff across all sites delivering hosted trials and working in IMP manufacture, packaging and distribution)
- Coordinate and participate in the delivery of clinical trial training for staff groups external to the pharmacy clinical trials team (including technical services staff, clinical pharmacy staff, and R&D delivery teams)
- Representing the clinical trials pharmacy team at relevant education and training meetings and other internal and external meetings as required
- Deputising for the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist), Service Deputy in his/her absence
Please find JD/PS attached for more details.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values (positively welcoming, actively respectful, clearly communicating, visibly reassuring)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a hospital pharmacist including a comprehensive band 6 rotation and demonstrable experience at band 7 level
- Demonstrable experience working within clinical trials and undertaking capacity & capability review
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Experience in undertaking audit
- Experience in education and training
- Experience of writing and implementing clinical guidelines and/or standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of GCP, GMP, GDP, IMP and clinical trials medicines legislation
- Evidence of Clinical Trial GCP / GMP continual training
- Experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in technical services
- Experience in building treatment protocols / prescriptions on electronic prescribing systems
- Experience in the use of electronic prescribing systems
Skills and aptitiudes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate more complex information effectively using clear and written spoken English to overcome barriers to understanding
- Good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and staff
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence medical, pharmacy and management staff
- Good presentation skills
- Good teaching and training skills being able to deliver teaching / training on a one-to-one basis and give educational talks to mixed groups of staff
- Demonstration of advanced technical services knowledge and pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage risks
- Ability to implement best practice
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to undertake audit
- Ability to evaluate service quality
- Ability to identify own training needs
- Ability to critically evaluate available literature
- Good understanding of current national standards and guidelines particularly in relation to clinical trials and technical services
- Good understanding of clinical risk and governance
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Good management skills with respect to time, staff and available resources
- Able to assess others
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and demeanour
- Enthusiastic, well motivated and hard working
- Demonstrates initiative
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Resilient
- Self-aware and reflective
- Reliable with an excellent attendance record
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Flexible to work weekends, bank holidays, late duties and on-call
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
- Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Current Good Clinical Practice Certification
Desirable
- Education & Training qualification
- Recognized educational supervisor or practice supervisor qualification
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values (positively welcoming, actively respectful, clearly communicating, visibly reassuring)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a hospital pharmacist including a comprehensive band 6 rotation and demonstrable experience at band 7 level
- Demonstrable experience working within clinical trials and undertaking capacity & capability review
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Experience in undertaking audit
- Experience in education and training
- Experience of writing and implementing clinical guidelines and/or standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of GCP, GMP, GDP, IMP and clinical trials medicines legislation
- Evidence of Clinical Trial GCP / GMP continual training
- Experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in technical services
- Experience in building treatment protocols / prescriptions on electronic prescribing systems
- Experience in the use of electronic prescribing systems
Skills and aptitiudes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate more complex information effectively using clear and written spoken English to overcome barriers to understanding
- Good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and staff
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence medical, pharmacy and management staff
- Good presentation skills
- Good teaching and training skills being able to deliver teaching / training on a one-to-one basis and give educational talks to mixed groups of staff
- Demonstration of advanced technical services knowledge and pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage risks
- Ability to implement best practice
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to undertake audit
- Ability to evaluate service quality
- Ability to identify own training needs
- Ability to critically evaluate available literature
- Good understanding of current national standards and guidelines particularly in relation to clinical trials and technical services
- Good understanding of clinical risk and governance
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Good management skills with respect to time, staff and available resources
- Able to assess others
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and demeanour
- Enthusiastic, well motivated and hard working
- Demonstrates initiative
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Resilient
- Self-aware and reflective
- Reliable with an excellent attendance record
- Approachable
Other
Essential
- Flexible to work weekends, bank holidays, late duties and on-call
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
- Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Current Good Clinical Practice Certification
Desirable
- Education & Training qualification
- Recognized educational supervisor or practice supervisor qualification
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).
