Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials and Aseptics

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician to coordinate clinical trial services and manage aseptic units. The role requires a recognised pharmacy qualification and emphasizes patient-focused care within a vibrant team environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience in looking after pharmacy computer systems.
• Experience in training others.
• Ability to communicate empathetically towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a high-quality, patient-focused, aseptic service.
• Ensure quality pharmaceutical dispensing service.
• Co-ordinate all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials prepared in the aseptic unit.
• Maintain and develop the aseptic clinical trial service.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional written communication

Education

Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Technician with the GPhC

Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician (to be achieved within 12 months)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials and Aseptics

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team comprises enthusiastic and committed professionals managing almost 300 active trials. The changing horizon of clinical trials with the development of personalised and precision medicines means this is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials!

You would gain experience in coordinating a portfolio of clinical trials ranging from phase 1 dose finding studies to large phase 3 studies, and a new but fast-growing pipeline of Advanced Therapy trials.

The Aseptic Services Pharmacy Team are a close-knit team working across the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospital sites to ensure chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously. You would play an active role in the day-to-day running of our licensed aseptic units, delivering a safe and efficient service to our patients, as well as taking part in the training of pharmacy technician, pharmacists and assistants within the unit.

We take pride in our strong liaisons with the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre and many other research units, which continue to produce ground-breaking research. Through our partnership with Imperial College London, we have a global reputation for excellence and advances in clinical and biomedical research.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused, aseptic service, to patients of the Trust.
• To ensure the provision of a quality pharmaceutical dispensing service to patients of the Trust with regard to clinical trials and aseptic services.
• To co-ordinate all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials prepared in the aseptic unit.
• To maintain and develop the aseptic clinical trial service to ensure smooth running of the clinical trials.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• Registered Technician with the GPhC
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician (or to be achieved within 12 months) for both PN and chemotherapy (in and final check)

Experience

• Previous experience in looking after pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience in training others

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

• The ability to communicate empathetically towards patients
• Excellent and professional written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.