Specialist Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (Clinical Trials)
Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for suitable applicants to join the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Clinical Trials team is expanding its workforce to increase research at Sheffield teaching hospitals. The Trust is one of the busiest and most successful NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
Are you interested in entering the world of research? Do you want to contribute to evidence based practice? If yes, then this role offers you the chance to make a real difference to the delivery of research and gain valuable experience in clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be supporting the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of both commercially and non-commercially sponsored studies. Ensuring all current legislation, MHRA guidelines and Good Clinical Practice standards are met. Improving patient care through research and innovation is vital to everything we do. The post holder must be able to work with medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the day to day management of the clinical trials dispensing services, including aseptic clinical trials to maximise efficiency and product quality.
To implement developments within the clinical trial service and aseptic services to meet the needs of the patient.
To develop, train and motivate staff ensuring they feel valued both for their contribution to the department and as individuals.
Provide highly specialist technical expertise in the preparation of injectable investigational medicinal products (IMPs).
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything they do. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services.
As a teaching hospital, we have a great commitment to education, training, and development of staff, including undergraduates from many professions. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it services. The NHS offers a wide range of benefits including pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance and career, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
A Great place to live and work!
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
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 staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- (Band 5 & 6) NVQ level 3 or BTEC level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceuticals Sciences (or equivalent)
- (Band 5 & 6) GPhC Registration
Experience
- (Band 6) Experienced and competent in pharmacy clinical trials
- (Band 6) Knowledge of pharmacy aseptic working practice.
- (Band 6) Evidence of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- (Band 6) Experience of working within service development projects.
- (Band 6) Experience of working in clinical trials
- (Band 6) Experience in supervising a technical area within the pharmacy (i.e. medicines management of a ward area, dispensary, aseptics)
- (Band 5) Experienced and competent in pharmacy clinical trials
- (Band 5) Knowledge of pharmacy aseptic working practice.
- (Band 5) Evidence of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- (Band 5) Experience of working within service development projects.
- (Band 5) Experience of working in clinical trials
- (Band 5) Experience in supervising a technical area within the pharmacy (i.e. medicines management of a ward area, dispensary, aseptics)
Knowledge and skills
- (Band 6) Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical trial processes, including relevant legislation and local policies
- (Band 6) Able to demonstrate specialist clinical trials knowledge (GCP,GMP), relevant or applicable to the job role, underpinned by theory or relevant practical experience
- (Band 5 & 6) Developed IT skills
- (Band 5) Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical trial processes, including relevant legislation and local policies
- (Band 5) Able to demonstrate specialist clinical trials knowledge (GCP,GMP), relevant or applicable to the job role, underpinned by theory or relevant practical experience
- (Band 5) Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills
- (Band 5 & 6) Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
- (Band 5 & 6) Have excellent communication skills; non-verbal, verbal and written, in order to communicate with a broad spectrum of people (healthcare professionals and members of the public).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
https://www.sth.nhs.uk
- Company
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom S10 2JF
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom S10 2JF
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted