Clinical Trials Pharmacy Dispenser — Part-Time

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a specialised dispenser for the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team. The role focuses on patient care and expanding clinical trials, with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification and a 28-hour weekly timetable.

The post involves weekend and bank holiday rotas and one late session per week if required, working within SOPs and maintaining trial data accuracy. A development opportunity in a teaching hospital setting is offered.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Part-time role: 28 hours per week.
• Weekend and bank holiday rota participation; potential one late session (until 7pm) per week.

Responsibilities

• Dispense clinical trial drugs in accordance with protocol procedures.
• Select trial packs and complete patient labeling and accountability logs.
• Perform housekeeping duties including temperature monitoring, expiry checks and archiving trial data.
• Adhere to training and departmental SOPs in all activities.
• Dispense for in-patients, out-patients and discharge; maintain accurate records.
• Relabel patients' own drugs for reuse after assessment; handle reception duties and enquiries.
• Conduct controlled drug audits and support stock/top-up for clinical departments.

Skills

Pharmacy Services Level 2

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a specialised dispenser for the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team. The role focuses on patient care and expanding clinical trials, with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification and a 28-hour weekly timetable.

The post involves weekend and bank holiday rotas and one late session per week if required, working within SOPs and maintaining trial data accuracy. A development opportunity in a teaching hospital setting is offered.