Pharmacy, Clinical Trials & Governance Administrator

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a dedicated pharmacy assistant to support clinical trials by managing stock, delivering medications, and coordinating with clinical teams. Candidates should have an NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services and prior pharmacy experience. The role involves administrative tasks and follows strict operational procedures, ensuring high-quality care for patients. Full training will be provided in this collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working in a pharmacy is required.
• General administrative skills are advantageous.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to the stock management of clinical trial medication.
• Deliver dispensed medication to research teams.

Skills

Stock management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Job description

Responsibilities

• To follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all relevant regulations in the course of duties.
• To work within Trust and local policies, and to report any non-compliance to the relevant manager.
• To contribute to the stock management of clinical trial medication.
• To check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs.
• Delivering dispensed medication to the research teams.
• To assist with filing, and managing pharmacy clinical trial paperwork
• To book appointments with trial sponsors.
• To monitor the temperature-controlled storage areas for clinical trial drugs and report deviations to the clinical trials pharmacy technicians.
• To answer telephone calls and enquiries as appropriate.
• To liaise with patients and nursing staff about prescription deliveries
• To attend relevant meetings with the clinical trials pharmacists and clinical trial pharmacy technicians.
• General administrative tasks as required to support the clinical trials team.
• To complete any required training for the role.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required to support the team including assisting with audits.

You will be part of a well-supported and established team, working with experienced staff. We will make sure that you are offered appropriate training and development for the role if required. This is a relatively new role, and opportunities will be available depending on previous experience. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Prior experience of working in a pharmacy is required, but previous hospital work experience is not essential.

In order to apply for this post you must hold an NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services.

People Charter

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.