Pharmacy Clinical Trials - Administration & Clerical Officer

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Leicester seeks a motivated individual for a clerical administrative support role within the pharmacy clinical trials service. Applicants must have an NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience, along with relevant office skills. The position requires attention to detail, good communication skills, and a Pharmacy Stock Management qualification, which can be completed post-appointment. Join a team committed to high-quality care and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Completed NVQ3 in Business Administration/Customer Services or equivalent experience.
• Relevant office administrative/clerical experience.
• Pharmacy Stock Management qualification or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical administrative support to the pharmacy clinical trials service.
• Show focus on attention to detail and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, enthusiastic and motivated person to provide clerical administrative support to the pharmacy clinical trials service at the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL). This role will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary; however the successful candidate may on occasion be required to work at other sites.

You will need to have completed a NVQ3 in Business Administration/Customer Services, RSA3 or have the equivalent experience to meet the criteria listed on the job specification. You will also need to have the relevant office administrative/clerical experience for this exciting role. For further details / informal visits contact, this is an interesting and varied role and involves supporting the service through daily activities within the busy pharmacy clinical trials environment.

The successful candidate will need to show focus on attention to detail and have good communication and IT skills. A confident courteous telephone manner is required as well as a willingness to learn new systems of work. A Pharmacy Stock Management qualification is essential to perform duties outlined in the job description. If you do not currently have this qualification but meet other criteria and you are the preferred candidate, as a requirement of taking the post, it will be mandatory that you complete this course within 6 to 9 months of being appointed. Training will be provided to support and develop you to complete the course to ensure you are able to fulfil all requirements of the role. As part of this role you will be expected to show initiative, be able to work independently and at the same time be a good team player. For workload to be managed and deadlines to be met, it is essential for you to demonstrate that you are efficient and well organised. You will also be required to be professional, demonstrate sensitivity and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Strategic context

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk