Closing Date: 01.12.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02.12.24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.12.24
In order to apply for this post you must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our expanding clinical governance / clinical trials team. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is a great place to work, with a friendly and welcoming pharmacy team. The increase in clinical trials being run by the hospital has led to this post being offered. It promises to be a varied role, and the size of the department means there are many opportunities for a motivated pharmacy technician to develop and use their skills with support from colleagues.
You will be part of a well-supported and established team, working with experienced staff. We will make sure that you are offered appropriate training and development for the role if required. No prior experience of working in this area is required - full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
This post will be based primarily at Bradford Royal Infirmary with some cross-site working.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL TRIALS
* Contribute to the day-to-day running of the pharmacy clinical trials work
* Support with the set up and close down of trials
* Be involved with ongoing work to ensure the safe and legal conduct of clinical trials
GOVERNANCE
* Other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as required by the department
* Dispensing and accuracy checking prescriptions
* Other tasks may be available depending on previous experience and department needs, such as ward work, policy and protocol writing/review, supporting the governance team with the work of DTG (Drug and Therapeutics Group)
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
* Participate in audit and pharmacy practice research
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Working as a registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
* Hospital pharmacy experience
* Clinical trials experience
* Post-qualification hospital experience including dispensary services and aseptic manufacture
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
* Qualified Accuracy checker
* Current certified Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Skills
Essential
* Attention to detail
* Ability to make decisions
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work alone and with a team
* Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to process and interpret complex information
* Good ability to train other members of staff
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Understanding of what NHS constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
* Basic knowledge about clinical trials
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospital
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
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