Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS teaching trust as a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a dedicated team supporting clinical trials. You will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice while maintaining the supply chain for trial medications. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and research advancements. This innovative organization values compassion and excellence, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about clinical trials and have a proactive approach, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials and maintaining GCP standards.
• Ability to manage pharmacy operations and support trial teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants in clinical trials.
• Maintain supply chain and financial records for clinical trial medications.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Previous NHS experience

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 321-CORP-6931675-B3-PUB

Site: Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/03/2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.

Job overview

Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant – Band 3 - Permanent

As a Senior Technician, you will manage and support our technical team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants, Practitioners, and Apprentices as we provide support services to clinical trial research teams across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant, you will be involved in maintaining the supply chain of Clinical Trial medications, maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities, and facilitating meetings from sponsors.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering compassionate excellence, focusing on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Core Role - Pharmacy Clinical Trials

• To obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• To apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials.
• To communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates, and Pharmacy staff during clinical trials.
• To ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products.
• To order and receive clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork, and maintain stock levels.
• To assist with audits, inspections, and maintain clinical trial files.
• To assist with financial record maintenance and general administration.

Person specification

Criteria

• Ability to work at an isolator fully gloved and gowned
• Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
• Professional approach
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Uses own initiative
• Team player
• Adaptable to change
• Clinical trials experience
• Well organised

Qualifications and experience

• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
• Previous NHS experience

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged for our staff.

Next Steps: Please ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification.