Pharmacy Assistant Clinical Trials & Dispensary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated pharmacy assistant to join its clinical trials team. The position involves supervising and dispensing clinical trial prescriptions, supporting the pharmacy clinical trials service, and ensuring patient-focused care. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical trials and a solid knowledge of GCP. The Trust values employee development and provides excellent workplace benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive policies for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and dispensing clinical trial prescriptions.
• Knowledge of GCP and good practice in clinical trials.
• Ability to support trial setup, amendments, and maintenance of site files.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and dispense clinical trial prescriptions efficiently.
• Support pharmacy clinical trials service and manage trial processes.
• Ensure effective supply of medication tailored to patient needs.

Skills

Supervising clinical trial prescriptions

Knowledge of GCP

Patient-focused approach

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our expanding Clinical Trials Team. The role will support us to develop and enhance the provision of pharmacy clinical trials, enabling the timely provision of investigational medicinal products within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and dispensing of clinical trial prescriptions to ensure that the service is provided promptly and efficiently in line with GCP.
• Provide support to the pharmacy clinical trials service and the dispensary to ensure trials are appropriately managed, set-up and closed-down, processing amendments, and maintaining site files.
• Safely provide a patient focused, effective and efficient pharmacy trials service, involving ordering, storage and supply of medication to meet the needs of the patients involved in trials.

Benefits and Environment

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience in supervising and dispensing clinical trial prescriptions
• Knowledge of GCP and good practice in clinical trials
• Ability to support trial setup, amendments, and maintenance of site files
• Patient-focused approach to pharmacy trials service

Contact details

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Mark Davy
Job title: Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]