Main area: Clinical Trials
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Contract ends 31/04/26 - Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 357-LN-1790-24
Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Lincoln County Hospital
Town: Lincoln
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 07/02/2025
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials Specialist - Band 6
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred: Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety: Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence: Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion: Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect: Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team.
This is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job Overview
Note: Applicants will not commence until after 01/05/2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly Research Pharmacy Team at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH).
You will support clinical trials service with existing and upcoming new studies, in a variety of clinical specialties and play an important role in improving the health for patients.
Significant experience in hospital pharmacy or clinical trials is expected. Full training and support will be provided.
The post will be based at Lincoln County Hospital but the successful candidate will need to travel to other sites within the Trust.
Main Duties of the Job
* You will be involved in the set-up of new trial projects, whilst also supporting the delivery of existing trials.
* Collaborate effectively with local investigators, researchers, nursing, administrative and pharmacy staff.
* Represent the team, the department and the Trust when engaging with pharmaceutical companies and their partner organisations.
* Experience of writing standard operating procedures would be advantageous.
* Attention to detail and a meticulous nature are prime requisites.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)
* Registered Technician (pending mandatory status)
* BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
* NVQ assessor (A1/A2 award).
* Trust Human Resource qualifications
Previous Experience (Nature & Level)
* Experience working as a hospital pharmacy technician.
* Supervisory and training experience.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in the dispensing of clinical trials.
* Experience of clinical trials management.
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
* Ability to lead and motivate staff.
* Flexible approach.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of Trust/Departmental policies and procedures.
* Computer literate, including the use of Microsoft Office.
* Teaching/Mentoring Certificate/skills.
ULTH recognises that everyone is different and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare.
As a responsible employer, ULTH encourages staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
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