Job summary Are you an experienced clinical trials pharmacy technician OR is this an area you would now like to specialise in? We have an exciting opportunity to join our non-oncology team. You will play a key role in the entire pharmacy clinical trial process and ensure we provide a safe, effective, timely and high-quality service. We host a wide variety of trials, including a growing Advanced Therapies portfolio, and have excellent relationships with our R&D colleagues and clinical teams. Why Join Us? Be part of a friendly and supportive team that places a strong emphasis on staff well-being and professional development Receive training in all pharmacy trial activities, expanding your expertise and career potential If you possess the necessary skills and are passionate about making a difference in the field of pharmacy clinical trials, we would love to hear from you. Join us in this exciting role and become an integral part of our mission to advance clinical research and patient care. Main duties of the job Setting up all aspects of a wide variety of clinical trials, including ensuring that: Trial medications are correct, safe and in accordance with the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice Required records are kept throughout the study Pharmacy are remunerated appropriately You would also undertake training of new team members and rotational staff and work closely with R&D, study teams and sponsors. Would you like more information? Do you have a question? Please do get in touch to discuss further. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-244308 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Depending on previous clinical trials experience, we will offer either a Band 5 or Band 6 post. Band 5 posts will progress to Band 6 upon accreditation for defined competencies full training will be provided. Note we are currently advertising for 3 Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Band 5/6 posts in total - one substantive post (non-oncology) in this advert and two fixed-term posts (one each for oncology and non-oncology) advertised separately. Interviews for all posts will be combined and duplicate applications are welcomed; applicants interested in both substantive and fixed-term posts must apply for at least the substantive post to enable either to be offered. Please do get in touch if you have further questions regarding the application process. Please see the attached Applicant Information Packs (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Closing date is midnight on 17 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 28 November 2024 If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Depending on previous clinical trials experience, we will offer either a Band 5 or Band 6 post. Band 5 posts will progress to Band 6 upon accreditation for defined competencies full training will be provided. Note we are currently advertising for 3 Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Band 5/6 posts in total - one substantive post (non-oncology) in this advert and two fixed-term posts (one each for oncology and non-oncology) advertised separately. Interviews for all posts will be combined and duplicate applications are welcomed; applicants interested in both substantive and fixed-term posts must apply for at least the substantive post to enable either to be offered. Please do get in touch if you have further questions regarding the application process. Please see the attached Applicant Information Packs (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Closing date is midnight on 17 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 28 November 2024 If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Band 6 Essential NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Good Clinical Practice certification, including Investigational Medicinal Products module Desirable Accredited as an Educational Supervisor for the ACPT scheme Attendance at Train the Trainer course or equivalent Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Project management qualification Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualifications Band 5 Essential NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fundamentals of Clinical Research for IMP Management module (NIHR) Desirable Accredited as an Educational Supervisor for the ACPT scheme Attendance at Train the Trainer course or equivalent Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Project management qualification Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Knowledge Band 6 Essential Knowledge of good dispensing practices Knowledge of clinical trial structures Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and its application Knowledge of current UK medicines legislation, including controlled drug regulations, NPSA and MHRA related alerts, especially in relation to clinical trials Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable Technical knowledge of clinical trial operation and management Up to date knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and its application Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practices Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching & able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience, including students. Knowledge of error reduction strategies and experience of error monitoring and reduction schemes Working knowledge and experience of medicines procurement, NHS purchasing and supply contracts. Knowledge of financial management of clinical trials within the commercial and non-commercial sector A working understanding of High Cost Drug management processes, PAS schemes and commissioning principles. Knowledge Band 5 Essential Knowledge of good dispensing practices Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and its application Knowledge of current UK medicines legislation, including controlled drug regulations, NPSA and MHRA related alerts Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable Knowledge of clinical trial structures Technical knowledge of clinical trial operation and management Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and its application Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching & able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience, including students. Knowledge of error reduction strategies and experience of error monitoring and reduction schemes Experience Band 6 Essential Recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Post-registration experience in clinical trials Experience in the management of clinical trials, including dispensing processes, within a hospital environment Experience of working with Medicines Governance principles in the hospital setting including Controlled Drug legislation. Experience of staff training and supervision. Experience of writing guidelines or equivalent. Experience in liaising with a range of stakeholders from varied disciplines, e.g., clinicians, nursing staff, R&D, study teams, specialist pharmacists, finance team Experience of risk management. Desirable Experience of writing professional reports. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of an audit. Experience of utilising electronic prescribing. Experience of financial management. Experience of accuracy checking Experience Band 5 Essential Recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in the dispensing of clinical trials, within a hospital environment Experience of working with Medicines Governance principles in the hospital setting including Controlled Drug legislation. Experience of writing guidelines or equivalent. Experience in liaising with a range of stakeholders from varied disciplines, e.g., clinicians, nursing staff, R&D, study teams, specialist pharmacists, finance team. Desirable Experience of writing professional reports. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of an audit. Experience of utilising electronic prescribing. Experience of financial management. Experience of accuracy checking Experience of staff training and supervision Experience of risk management. Skills Band 6 Essential Ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating good attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and to lead others Ability to prioritise own workload and initiate and oversee a number of projects/tasks at any one time. Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all grades of staff including those from a clinical, medical and technical background. Proven ability to have successfully liaised with staff from different areas in pharmacy department for the benefit of patients. Demonstrate strong data handling and analysis skills. Ability to organise project work and work unsupervised on own initiative Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines/targets, including reprioritisation of tasks when necessary. Ability to manage change Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate. Ability to train different staff groups. Skills Band 5 Essential Ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating good attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and to lead others Ability to prioritise own workload and initiate and oversee a number of projects/tasks at any one time. Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all grades of staff including those from a clinical, medical and technical background. Proven ability to have successfully liaised with staff from different areas in pharmacy department for the benefit of patients. Demonstrate data handling and analysis skills Ability to organise project work and work unsupervised on own initiative Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines/targets, including reprioritisation of tasks when necessary. Ability to manage change Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate. Ability to train different staff groups. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach Flexible and adaptable. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work. Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately. Open and honest Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. Person Specification Qualifications Band 6 Essential NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Good Clinical Practice certification, including Investigational Medicinal Products module Desirable Accredited as an Educational Supervisor for the ACPT scheme Attendance at Train the Trainer course or equivalent Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Project management qualification Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualifications Band 5 Essential NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fundamentals of Clinical Research for IMP Management module (NIHR) Desirable Accredited as an Educational Supervisor for the ACPT scheme Attendance at Train the Trainer course or equivalent Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Project management qualification Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Knowledge Band 6 Essential Knowledge of good dispensing practices Knowledge of clinical trial structures Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and its application Knowledge of current UK medicines legislation, including controlled drug regulations, NPSA and MHRA related alerts, especially in relation to clinical trials Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable Technical knowledge of clinical trial operation and management Up to date knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and its application Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practices Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching & able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience, including students. Knowledge of error reduction strategies and experience of error monitoring and reduction schemes Working knowledge and experience of medicines procurement, NHS purchasing and supply contracts. Knowledge of financial management of clinical trials within the commercial and non-commercial sector A working understanding of High Cost Drug management processes, PAS schemes and commissioning principles. Knowledge Band 5 Essential Knowledge of good dispensing practices Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and its application Knowledge of current UK medicines legislation, including controlled drug regulations, NPSA and MHRA related alerts Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information. Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems. Desirable Knowledge of clinical trial structures Technical knowledge of clinical trial operation and management Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and its application Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching & able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience, including students. Knowledge of error reduction strategies and experience of error monitoring and reduction schemes Experience Band 6 Essential Recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Post-registration experience in clinical trials Experience in the management of clinical trials, including dispensing processes, within a hospital environment Experience of working with Medicines Governance principles in the hospital setting including Controlled Drug legislation. Experience of staff training and supervision. Experience of writing guidelines or equivalent. Experience in liaising with a range of stakeholders from varied disciplines, e.g., clinicians, nursing staff, R&D, study teams, specialist pharmacists, finance team Experience of risk management. Desirable Experience of writing professional reports. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of an audit. Experience of utilising electronic prescribing. Experience of financial management. Experience of accuracy checking Experience Band 5 Essential Recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in the dispensing of clinical trials, within a hospital environment Experience of working with Medicines Governance principles in the hospital setting including Controlled Drug legislation. Experience of writing guidelines or equivalent. Experience in liaising with a range of stakeholders from varied disciplines, e.g., clinicians, nursing staff, R&D, study teams, specialist pharmacists, finance team. Desirable Experience of writing professional reports. Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of an audit. Experience of utilising electronic prescribing. Experience of financial management. Experience of accuracy checking Experience of staff training and supervision Experience of risk management. Skills Band 6 Essential Ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating good attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and to lead others Ability to prioritise own workload and initiate and oversee a number of projects/tasks at any one time. Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all grades of staff including those from a clinical, medical and technical background. Proven ability to have successfully liaised with staff from different areas in pharmacy department for the benefit of patients. Demonstrate strong data handling and analysis skills. Ability to organise project work and work unsupervised on own initiative Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines/targets, including reprioritisation of tasks when necessary. Ability to manage change Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate. Ability to train different staff groups. Skills Band 5 Essential Ability to communicate complex information effectively and overcome barriers to understanding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating good attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and to lead others Ability to prioritise own workload and initiate and oversee a number of projects/tasks at any one time. Proven ability to create and maintain effective relationships with all grades of staff including those from a clinical, medical and technical background. Proven ability to have successfully liaised with staff from different areas in pharmacy department for the benefit of patients. Demonstrate data handling and analysis skills Ability to organise project work and work unsupervised on own initiative Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines/targets, including reprioritisation of tasks when necessary. Ability to manage change Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate. Ability to train different staff groups. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Highly motivated and resourceful and proactive approach Flexible and adaptable. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work. Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately. Open and honest Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)