Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking technician to take on the role of senior technician for clinical trials and research.
The candidate will work with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials to move the pharmacy clinical trials and research service forward. They will have day-to-day ownership of the CRF pharmacy and help to set up and run clinical trials from a pharmacy perspective.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Lead, organise and manage the provision of the pharmacy dispensing service to the CRF.
2. Develop a safe and effective CRF pharmacy service to ensure the timely provision of medicines including assisting in the setup of trials at Alder Hey.
3. Support and deputise for the lead pharmacist for clinical trials as required and appropriate.
4. Work collaboratively with the Trust CRF and research leads to improve services for users.
About Us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state-of-the-art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is our Innovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey, we are here to look after a child and their family, which includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job Responsibilities
1. Communication
Actively contribute as a member of the pharmacy management team and provide regular feedback and updates to other members of the pharmacy department on the structure, demands and delivery of the CRF service.
2. Support the lead pharmacist for clinical trials to organise other meetings to support the CRF Dispensary service as required.
3. Develop positive working relationships with all staff in all areas of work to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
4. Network with pharmacy technicians from other hospitals regarding services provided to improve communication links, to improve service provision, and to help expand the role of pharmacy technicians.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GphC
* BTEC Level 4 Diploma Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
* Train the Trainer and/or Leadership training qualification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
* Extensive working knowledge of safe dispensing practices
* Extensive experience of a Pharmacy service
* Multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
* Experience of Paediatric Pharmacy
* Previous experience of completing department projects and audits
* Managing pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
* Outpatient Dispensary services
* Clinical Trials
Desirable
* IT systems and processes
* Dispensing in the community e.g. OTC sales and any restrictions that apply
Skills
Essential
* Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
* Excellent supervisory skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Reliable, proactive and conscientious
* Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate
* Ability to solve complex technical problems
* Ability to work effectively within various teams
* Ability to use IT programmes and packages to support role
* Ability to manage and complete projects in a timely manner
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Accurate and methodical - good attention to detail
* Lead by example - positive and optimistic
* Be forward thinking and show an enthusiasm for developing service
* Ability to work alone and as a team member.
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
* Pro-active approach to training
* Be punctual, flexible, assertive and diplomatic
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