Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Pharmacy Technician in London, playing a crucial role in clinical trials management. This full-time position at Barts Health offers the chance to develop vital skills in clinical research while supporting the healthcare community. We seek a self-motivated individual with exceptional organizational and communication skills, committed to excellence in patient care and clinical processes.

Benefits

Full training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical trials and managing staff.
• Proficiency in aseptic preparation and safeguarding hazardous materials.
• Ability to write standard operating procedures and interpret prescriptions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely setup and maintenance of clinical trials.
• Support documentation and compliance with GCP/GMP requirements.
• Ensure efficient processes associated with clinical trials.

Skills

Organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration

ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Are you seeking a new challenge? Do you want to work for one of the most research active NHS Trusts in the country and play an important role in improving the health and quality of life for patients?The Pharmacy Clinical Trials service at Barts Health has seen significant investment over the last few years and the evolving team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants manage an ever expanding portfolio of clinical trials. We have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join the team and develop skills within clinical research.We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who has proven organisational andcommunication skills and exceptional attention to detail. You will be responsible for the setup and maintenance of trials being run at Barts Health, and ensure they are being managed according to the regulatory requirements for research.This is a permanent position, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, however, post holders may be expected to travel across all Barts Health sites on occasion.The role is full time, Monday-Friday (with additional weekend and bank holiday commitments). Full training and development opportunities will be provided

Main duties of the job

The principal objective of this role is to ensure the timely set up, effective maintenance and delivery of all clinical trials on site. The post holder will be expected to:o Manage the efficient and smooth running of processes associated with clinical trials at the dedicated siteo Support the pharmacy clinical trials team to ensure all documentation including standard operating procedures are relevant, in date and according to GCP/GMP requirementso Develop and maintain systems consistent with GCP and local requirements

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Specialist technical / Management modules or equivalent experience in Aseptic preparation
• Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
• ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts.
• Previous significant experience of working in clinical trials
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Previous experience of working in Aseptics

Skills

• Demonstrates organisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
• Able to prioritise own workload to an advanced level
• Demonstrates ability to answer complex enquiries
• Demonstrates ability to supervise processes and identify deviations
• Time management skills; Able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline
• Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
• Able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Intermediate IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, accurate data entry, and specialist pharmacy computer system.
• Able to work effectively in stressful situations
• Demonstrates ability to write standard operating procedures
• Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively
• Demonstrates ability to analyse complex management information - workload and error reports

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.