Job summary We are looking for an individual to join our friendly, patient-centred team to help deliver the pharmacy clinical trials service, working at the heart of Cancer Research and Innovation at UHNM. This key role will be a central part of the Cancer Pharmacy Clinical Trials team, pre-dominantly based in the RSUH Cancer Centre as well as working across RSUH and County sites to provide an excellent service to patients, trial sponsors and a range of trust teams including Cancer Pharmacy, Research and Innovation and wider multi-disciplinary teams. As a team we value good communication, hard work and we make sure that patient care and safety are central to all we do. We are passionate about our role in developing innovative new cancer treatments and providing a great service to our local community. We will provide all necessary training and support for the right candidate to develop in this job role and their future career at UHNM. You will need to be a pro-active team player with excellent communication skills, an organised approach and a willingness to learn. If you have any questions about this role and you would like to be a part of our team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you. Main duties of the job To dispense medications to patients, after receiving appropriate training and following the appropriate written procedures To hand out medicines to patients following appropriate training To order and receive clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork and acknowledge receipt on IVRS (Electronic Medication Supply) systems following the appropriate written procedures To assist in the creation of trial specific SOPs and documentation under supervision To check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs and keep balance logs up to date following appropriate SOPs Assist with trial close out, medicines destruction and archiving trial documents following specific written procedures Assist in ensuring compliance with any recommendations arising from Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) inspections relating to clinical trials. Support the implementation of the Research Governance Framework and the Research and Innovation Strategy within the Pharmacy Directorate and the UHNM. Work location will be mainly based at Royal Stoke University Hospital, with a requirement to also work at County Hospital site About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-6812155-A Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the JD/PD for full details on this post Please contact Francesco Petrelli for further information or to arrange an informal visit francesco.petrelliuhnm.nhs.uk 01782 672625 Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the JD/PD for full details on this post Please contact Francesco Petrelli for further information or to arrange an informal visit francesco.petrelliuhnm.nhs.uk 01782 672625 Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C (new grading 4) or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science And NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Experience of working with standard operating procedures Has basic IT skills and able to use Microsoft applications Team working Ability to communicate with a range of people, including customers and difficult queries Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and alone Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time Desirable Awareness of Health and safety issues including COSHH At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Previous experience working in a GCP environment Other Job Requirements Essential Must have ability to travel between sites Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays, weekends and extended hours service Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs grade C (new grading 4) or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science And NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Experience of working with standard operating procedures Has basic IT skills and able to use Microsoft applications Team working Ability to communicate with a range of people, including customers and difficult queries Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and alone Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time Desirable Awareness of Health and safety issues including COSHH At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role Previous experience working in a GCP environment Other Job Requirements Essential Must have ability to travel between sites Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays, weekends and extended hours service Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate. 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)