Non-Rotational Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (XR07)
Please note this job may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Interviews will be held W/C - TBC
We are looking for two enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Pharmacists with an interest in clinical trials to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and work as part of a Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Team. A background in clinical trials is not essential as full training will be provided.
This is a split role with 60% of time working with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and 40% as a clinical pharmacist covering specialist areas within either the St James (SJUH) Oncology Team or the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) Adult Clinical Team to areas such as neurosciences, cardiology, and trauma.
You will work collaboratively with the rest of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, research colleagues, and external trial sponsors to set up studies and contribute to the ongoing management of current trials.
One post will be primarily based at SJUH and the other at LGI. We have over 40 research active areas including oncology, haematology, infectious diseases, renal, liver, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, rheumatology, dermatology, cardiology, neurosciences, paediatric medicine, and paediatric oncology. It is an exciting time to work in research as work is underway on developing two new state-of-the-art hospitals with plans to create a world-class hub for innovation.
Main duties of the job
1. To work with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team to ensure the validation and dispensing of clinical trial prescriptions is in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
2. To support the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team in the review and setup of new clinical trials. This will include checking trial-specific documentation and, where applicable, working with the aseptic team to facilitate setup of trial-specific worksheets and other relevant documents.
3. To support the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team in the ongoing management of clinical trials including processing and implementing amendments.
4. To support the development of Foundation and Trainee Pharmacists within clinical trials and provide them with the knowledge and skills required to appropriately handle clinical trial queries out of hours and in their day-to-day work.
5. To contribute to the clinical service provided by the LGI Adult Clinical Pharmacy Team to include ward cover on a rotational basis with the potential opportunity for involvement in other aspects of the clinical service in this area. Integration into the multidisciplinary team will provide further opportunities for learning and development. Your clinical development will be supported by the team of Advanced Clinical Pharmacists in this area.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK with a large number of specialised and highly specialised services. It has an established reputation as a Centre of Excellence for delivering high-quality research and innovation on a large scale with pharmacy currently supporting over 350 clinical trials across all hospital sites.
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff. Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff and is recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working as we continuously support our workforce to develop to their potential in delivering the best patient care.
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Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To deliver and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service in the clinical trials team and a clinical specialty within the Trust.
JOB DIMENSIONS
With the support of the clinical trials team, to proactively manage each trial through the setup process - including checking dispensing procedures, setting up trial-specific electronic prescribing templates and assisting in aseptic setup of trials where appropriate.
To deliver training to and support the development of Foundation and Trainee Pharmacists in all aspects of clinical trials and investigational medicinal product (IMP) management.
Provide a specialist clinical pharmacist service to patients and the multidisciplinary team within a given specialty. Ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely, and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures, and medicine legislation.
Supervise, along with other members of their multidisciplinary team, the development and implementation of treatment protocols, and guidelines for the use of drugs within the clinical area.
Participate in evening, weekend and bank holiday pharmacy service on a rotational basis, and where contracted, the emergency duty service.
Person Specification
Experience
* Able to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the RPS General Level Framework
* Experience of teaching or supporting others
* Awareness of Good Clinical Practice
Skills & behaviours
* Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
Qualifications
* Pharmacist Registrant of GPhC and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
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.
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