Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

The Methodist Church in Britain; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support to develop clinical and研究技能

Opportunities to contribute to service

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital in North Wales is seeking a pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The role focuses on investigational medicinal products, from protocol review to dispensing and monitoring trial medicines.

You will support study set-up, participate in dispensing and monitoring, and work within oncology/haematology across the North Wales Cancer Centre.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Postgraduate MSc or diploma in clinical pharmacy, or equivalent experience and/or qualifications.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Support a specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
• Manage investigational medicinal products safely under regulation and Good Clinical Practice.
• Assist in reviewing clinical trial protocols.
• Support study set-up.
• Take part in dispensing, supply and monitoring of trial medicines.
• Give pharmaceutical advice and support patient care within multidisciplinary teams.
• Keep accurate documentation and accountability of trial activity.
• Take part in the weekend and public holiday rota for the wider pharmacy service.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Clinical knowledge

Organisational skills

Teamwork and multidisciplinary work

Independent work

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Postgraduate MSc or clinical pharmacy diploma

Job description

Pharmacist post in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Glan Clwyd Hospital, for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The work centres on investigational medicinal products, from reviewing trial protocols and supporting study set-up to dispensing, supplying and monitoring trial medicines. It covers oncology and haematology within the North Wales Cancer Centre, and includes a weekend and public holiday rota. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is required, and Welsh is desirable but not essential.

What the job involves

• Support a specialist clinical trials pharmacy service
• Manage investigational medicinal products safely under regulation and Good Clinical Practice
• Assist in reviewing clinical trial protocols
• Support study set-up
• Take part in dispensing, supply and monitoring of trial medicines
• Give pharmaceutical advice and support patient care within multidisciplinary teams
• Keep accurate documentation and accountability of trial activity
• Take part in the weekend and public holiday rota for the wider pharmacy service

What’s required

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Postgraduate MSc or diploma in clinical pharmacy, or equivalent experience and/or qualifications

Registration & licences

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• Broad post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Good clinical knowledge
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team setting

Other

• Enthusiasm for training
• Commitment to self-study and self-development
• Commitment to professional development, patient safety and continuous improvement

Nice to have

• Welsh language speaking ability
• Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a HEI clinical pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Experience in a specialist clinical area
• Development of protocols and procedures
• Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Evidence of successful management of people

What’s offered

• Support to develop further clinical and research skills in the specialist area
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research activity and education