Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Clinical trials

Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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, be able to 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. The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 270 staff members working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician on all aspects of the Clinical Trials service including operational, financial, manufacturing and professional.
2. Support pharmacy research governance.
3. 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).
4. Provide supervision and professional leadership to the staff rotating in the clinical trials team.
5. Assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in generating weekly rotas for the Clinical Trials Pharmacy.
6. Ensure the quality and safety of research activities and to ensure research is conducted according to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH including handling of cytotoxic agents, antiretroviral (HIV) drugs, biohazardous wastes (e.g. genetically modified microorganisms) and clinical waste for destruction.
7. Complete the required aseptic or non-touch technique training for supporting Clinical Research Facility (CRF) staff in drawing up / preparation (using aseptic non-touch techniques) 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.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.

Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job responsibilities

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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

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.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6602981-BC-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London

£35,964 to £43,780 a year, Per annum including inner London HCAS