Job summary
Are you a driven individual, looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!
You will be part of the pharmacy clinical trials & aseptic team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust supporting the expert pharmaceutical technical expertise in the delivery of clinical trials and assisting in the setting up logistics for clinical trials across a wide range of clinical specialities. As a specialist role the post holder will develop and promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good clinical practice (GCP) to ensure the safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.
We are looking for a forward thinking, self-motivated pharmacy technician and welcome applications from newly qualified pre-registration trainees or colleagues looking to develop experience in clinical trials and research delivery.
The service supports partners at Lancashire and South Cumbria, community Mental health Trust. Lancashire Teaching Hospital hosts the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility (LCRF) and works with academic partners at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Lancaster University.
The LCRF has a remit for growing early translational and experimental medicines trials across Lancashire and South Cumbria. More information about the LCRF facility and team is available through the trust website accessible via this link:
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/lancashire-clinical-research-facility.
Main duties of the job
As a new hybrid role, you will cover rotations in clinical trials and aseptics. Following a thorough induction period, you will work closely with the pharmacy clinical trials manager and senior pharmacy technicians in clinical trials & aseptics. We are looking for a candidate to help support develop the technical expertise and skill mix to set-up more complex advanced therapy trials at the trust. You will support pharmaceutical technical oversight for the active clinical trials (CT) portfolio and coordinate the workflow for the early phase portfolio and bespoke clinical trial which requires up to date knowledge of aseptics.
The department provides a seven-day service, and the successful candidate may be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. You may also be required to work at both sites of the Trust - Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.
Working hours are between 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday on rotation with each shift being 7.5 hours and 30-minute lunch break. As a Trust, we support agile and flexible working based on the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet a range of healthcare professionals & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include but not limited to:
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Achieving and maintaining in-house competencies for the preparation of medicines. Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the working area, following written procedures and COSHH guidelines to ensure safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.
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To prioritise and organise daily workload to ensure the requirements of the service and patients are met in full and organise workflow in the designated area (aseptic, manufacturing, or clinical trials).
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Concentration will be required for periods of one to two hours sessionally to prepare products and documents. Carry out self and in process checks throughout the production process.
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The post holder must contribute to preparing products to meet the production plan.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring adverse occurrences are recorded and reported via the Trust incident reporting system in a timely manner.
- Contribute to departmental strategies to reduce expenditure and manage services within budgets
For more information please see job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include but not limited to:
-
Achieving and maintaining in-house competencies for the preparation of medicines. Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the working area, following written procedures and COSHH guidelines to ensure safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.
-
To prioritise and organise daily workload to ensure the requirements of the service and patients are met in full and organise workflow in the designated area (aseptic, manufacturing, or clinical trials).
-
Concentration will be required for periods of one to two hours sessionally to prepare products and documents. Carry out self and in process checks throughout the production process.
-
The post holder must contribute to preparing products to meet the production plan.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring adverse occurrences are recorded and reported via the Trust incident reporting system in a timely manner.
- Contribute to departmental strategies to reduce expenditure and manage services within budgets
For more information please see job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus other additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions or products
- GPhC registration
Desirable
- Aseptic or production specialist training courses
- Good Clinical Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
- Knowledge of clean room design and functioning
- Pharmacy Computer systems
- COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
Desirable
- Experience of Pharmaceutical Manufacture in either a hospital or industrial environment or aseptic dispensing services.
- Supervision/ management of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus other additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions or products
- GPhC registration
Desirable
- Aseptic or production specialist training courses
- Good Clinical Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
- Knowledge of clean room design and functioning
- Pharmacy Computer systems
- COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
Desirable
- Experience of Pharmaceutical Manufacture in either a hospital or industrial environment or aseptic dispensing services.
- Supervision/ management of staff
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).
