Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref: 200-NN-6602981-BC-Z
Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 Per annum including inner London HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/11/2024 23:59
Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacy technician looking to further advance their career and develop clinical skills within Clinical Trials services at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a ‘can do’ positive attitude.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical trials services to patients. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff, and an environment to develop further.
Main duties of the job
* Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician on all aspects of the Clinical Trials service including operational, financial, manufacturing and professional.
* Support pharmacy research governance.
* Ensure compliance with the legal regulations pertaining to clinical trials, manufacturing and the implementation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
* Provide supervision and professional leadership to the staff rotating in the clinical trials team.
* Assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in generating weekly rotas for the Clinical Trials Pharmacy.
* Ensure the quality and safety of research activities and ensure research is conducted according to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH including handling of cytotoxic agents, antiretroviral (HIV) drugs, biohazardous wastes and clinical waste for destruction.
* Complete the required aseptic or non-touch technique training for supporting Clinical Research Facility (CRF) staff in drawing up/preparation and checking of clinical trials doses prepared by others within CRF.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Pharmacy Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent).
* Registration with GPhC
* Level 3 Award in Assessing the Competence in the Work Environment Units 1 + 2 or equivalent
* NVQ Assessor
Skills
* Writing standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst leading a team.
* Competent in all areas of dispensing practice.
* Familiarity with Pharmacy IT systems.
* GCP-ICH, EU directives and legal issues involved in clinical trials.
* Up to date knowledge of NHS and wider organization issues.
* Familiarity with JAC.
Experience
* Experience in providing a patient-focused pharmacy service.
* Experience working within multidisciplinary groups.
* Experience of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis.
* Experience in delivering training and education.
* Pharmacy practice skills and knowledge and CPD.
* Experience in research, clinical audit or drug utilisation activities.
* Experience in clinical trials or investigational medicines.
* Experience of contribution to the development of SOPs.
* Experience as a mentor.
* Experience in using Pharmacy systems e.g. JAC, Chemocare, iCLIP.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Wadee Mohammed – Principal Pharmacist-Clinical Trials via email [emailprotected] or on 020 8725 1294.
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