Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Support Worker-Clinical Trials

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Job summary

Whether you are just starting off in your career and have a special interest in Pharmacy or looking to build on your existing experience then we are looking for you to join our friendly and forward thinking team, working within the clinical trials team.

We are looking to recruit to our patient-focused pharmacy team as we continue to expand clinical trials across our Trust.

This role is pivotal to the success of our Medicines Optimisation services and will be working closely with our Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users, to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of clinical trail medicines.

The successful candidates will be provided with training and support relevant to the role in order to develop skills and knowledge in hospital pharmacy clinical trial practice.

Main duties of the job

You will either have or be supported to work towards the completion of the dispensing assistant course. You will also posses an ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently, effective time management skills and be flexible to changing work routines. Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be desirable.

With training and experience within the role you will then have the opportunity to support in the delivery of a safe, efficient and cost-effective Clinical Trials Service across the in-patient dispensary, as well as:

  • Supporting the Pharmacy Technician with planning and organising day to day work and service delivery.
  • Management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) including receipt. dispensing, returns, quarantine and destruction.
  • Maintaining GCP spreadsheets.
  • Input onto the Pharmacy Stock management computer system and receipt of medicines orders from external suppliers and the Stores and Distribution team.
  • Liaison with internal Research teams and external Sponsors and associates.
  • Daily management of returned medicines including accountability.
  • Aseptic worksheet collection and data transfer to accountability logs.
  • Filing of Chemocare orders and prescriptions.
  • Archiving of clinical trial documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Management of COMARK (temperature monitoring system) and equipment for safe storage of all clinical trial materials.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1083A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJs Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides children's services in North Yorkshire, County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland. We also provide care for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds.

For further information about this position please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJs Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides children's services in North Yorkshire, County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland. We also provide care for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds.

For further information about this position please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Science

Skills / Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication - able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good organisational skills
  • IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
  • Experience of working with the public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Science

Skills / Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication - able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good organisational skills
  • IT skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Emily Legge

emily.legge2@nhs.net

01423553080

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1083A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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