Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacy technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team as a Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials.
The post holder will work closely with the pharmacy clinical trials team to support the delivery of a high-quality clinical trial service to non-commercial and commercial sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), staff an patients in accordance with current UK Clinical Trials Regulations and all amendments, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines and department procedures.
The postholder will support the pharmacy set-up, maintenance, delivery (including dispensing) close-down, archiving and invoicing of clinical trials.
Potential candidates will be qualified pharmacy technicians with demonstrable post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience including dispensary services and aseptic manufacture. Clinical trials experience is desirable but not required and training will be provided.
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
- Performing the operational set-up of all new clinical trials.
- Day-to-day IMP management activities including shipment receipt, accountability, quarantining of stock, temperature monitoring and excursion management, destruction, and pharmacy site file maintenance.
- Processing specific amendments to clinical trials
- Close-down and archiving activities
- Serving as the primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs and research delivery teams
- Dispensing clinical trial medication
- Supporting in the preparation for internal and external audit and regulatory inspection.
- To ensure accurate and timely charging of sponsors for pharmacy involvement in clinical trials
- To support Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Managers in the implementation of Trust clinical trials pharmacy strategy
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
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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 Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 / BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician
- English, Mathematics, and Science at GCSE grade C / 4 or equivalent. For applicants with international pharmacy qualifications, in respect of English, an IELTS level of 7 in each component or equivalent
Desirable
- Current certified Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification hospital experience including dispensary services and aseptic manufacture
Desirable
- Clinical Trials experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent non-verbal, verbal and written communication skills being able to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Good ability to train other members of staff
- Excellent computer skills being able to use Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure, maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Prepared to take responsibility, and work without direct supervision
- Reliable with a good attendance records
- Well presented to an appropriate standard for working in a clinical area
- Strong interest in research
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 / BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician
- English, Mathematics, and Science at GCSE grade C / 4 or equivalent. For applicants with international pharmacy qualifications, in respect of English, an IELTS level of 7 in each component or equivalent
Desirable
- Current certified Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification hospital experience including dispensary services and aseptic manufacture
Desirable
- Clinical Trials experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent non-verbal, verbal and written communication skills being able to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Good ability to train other members of staff
- Excellent computer skills being able to use Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Calm under pressure, maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Prepared to take responsibility, and work without direct supervision
- Reliable with a good attendance records
- Well presented to an appropriate standard for working in a clinical area
- Strong interest in research
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary
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).
