Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials inMiddlesbrough inMiddlesbrough PUBLISHED
TUE 27 AUG 2024
Are you a passionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician? Are you dedicated to improving patient care by supporting research? If yes then apply here!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the dedicated pharmacy clinical trials team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be based in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department at The James Cook University Hospital and will work under the management of the Lead Pharmacy Technician with oversight from the Lead Pharmacist.
Pharmacy play a vital role in clinical research to safeguard participants, healthcare professionals and the Trust by ensuring that clinical trial material and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) are appropriate for use and are procured, handled, stored and used safely and correctly.
You will have a varied role which will include clinical trial set-up, maintenance and close-down activities, writing and reviewing standard operating procedures, dispensing clinical trials prescriptions, ordering, receipt and accountability of clinical trial stock, monitoring of storage areas and administrative work. You will be required to communicate with a wide range of professionals via telephone, email and face-to face.
Participate in the delivery of clinical trial services provided to Trust wards and departments by the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department based at The James Cook University Hospital. The post holder will provide support to the Specialist Lead Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist and Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician, to deliver an effective and efficient pharmaceutical clinical trials service.
The postholder will participate in the delivery of pharmacy clinical trial services, ensuring that services are provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Be a key member of the pharmacy team, making major contributions to the development and delivery of pharmacy clinical trials and research and development strategies and the implementation of development plans for pharmacy operational services.
Participate in the training and development of other groups of staff providing delivery of clinical research. Provide professional and managerial advice to these staff when necessary. Utilise opportunities for the personal development of staff where possible, in line with operational service requirements.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Dunn Job title: Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician Email address: Telephone number:
Vicky Hanlon- Specialist Lead Pharmacist (Clinical Trials)
Email:
Telephone number: (
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the dedicated pharmacy clinical trials team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be based in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department at The James Cook University Hospital and will work under the management of the Lead Pharmacy Technician with oversight from the Lead Pharmacist.
Pharmacy play a vital role in clinical research to safeguard participants, healthcare professionals and the Trust by ensuring that clinical trial material and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) are appropriate for use and are procured, handled, stored and used safely and correctly.
You will have a varied role which will include clinical trial set-up, maintenance and close-down activities, writing and reviewing standard operating procedures, dispensing clinical trials prescriptions, ordering, receipt and accountability of clinical trial stock, monitoring of storage areas and administrative work. You will be required to communicate with a wide range of professionals via telephone, email and face-to face.
Participate in the delivery of clinical trial services provided to Trust wards and departments by the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department based at The James Cook University Hospital. The post holder will provide support to the Specialist Lead Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist and Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician, to deliver an effective and efficient pharmaceutical clinical trials service.
The postholder will participate in the delivery of pharmacy clinical trial services, ensuring that services are provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Be a key member of the pharmacy team, making major contributions to the development and delivery of pharmacy clinical trials and research and development strategies and the implementation of development plans for pharmacy operational services.
Participate in the training and development of other groups of staff providing delivery of clinical research. Provide professional and managerial advice to these staff when necessary. Utilise opportunities for the personal development of staff where possible, in line with operational service requirements.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Dunn Job title: Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician Email address: Telephone number:
Vicky Hanlon- Specialist Lead Pharmacist (Clinical Trials)
Email:
Telephone number: (
Are you a passionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician? Are you dedicated to improving patient care by supporting research? If yes then apply here!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the dedicated pharmacy clinical trials team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be based in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department at The James Cook University Hospital and will work under the management of the Lead Pharmacy Technician with oversight from the Lead Pharmacist.
Pharmacy play a vital role in clinical research to safeguard participants, healthcare professionals and the Trust by ensuring that clinical trial material and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) are appropriate for use and are procured, handled, stored and used safely and correctly.
You will have a varied role which will include clinical trial set-up, maintenance and close-down activities, writing and reviewing standard operating procedures, dispensing clinical trials prescriptions, ordering, receipt and accountability of clinical trial stock, monitoring of storage areas and administrative work. You will be required to communicate with a wide range of professionals via telephone, email and face-to face.
Participate in the delivery of clinical trial services provided to Trust wards and departments by the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department based at The James Cook University Hospital. The post holder will provide support to the Specialist Lead Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist and Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician, to deliver an effective and efficient pharmaceutical clinical trials service.
The postholder will participate in the delivery of pharmacy clinical trial services, ensuring that services are provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Be a key member of the pharmacy team, making major contributions to the development and delivery of pharmacy clinical trials and research and development strategies and the implementation of development plans for pharmacy operational services.
Participate in the training and development of other groups of staff providing delivery of clinical research. Provide professional and managerial advice to these staff when necessary. Utilise opportunities for the personal development of staff where possible, in line with operational service requirements.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Dunn Job title: Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician Email address: Telephone number:
Vicky Hanlon- Specialist Lead Pharmacist (Clinical Trials)
Email:
Telephone number: (
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the dedicated pharmacy clinical trials team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be based in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department at The James Cook University Hospital and will work under the management of the Lead Pharmacy Technician with oversight from the Lead Pharmacist.
Pharmacy play a vital role in clinical research to safeguard participants, healthcare professionals and the Trust by ensuring that clinical trial material and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) are appropriate for use and are procured, handled, stored and used safely and correctly.
You will have a varied role which will include clinical trial set-up, maintenance and close-down activities, writing and reviewing standard operating procedures, dispensing clinical trials prescriptions, ordering, receipt and accountability of clinical trial stock, monitoring of storage areas and administrative work. You will be required to communicate with a wide range of professionals via telephone, email and face-to face.
Participate in the delivery of clinical trial services provided to Trust wards and departments by the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department based at The James Cook University Hospital. The post holder will provide support to the Specialist Lead Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist and Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician, to deliver an effective and efficient pharmaceutical clinical trials service.
The postholder will participate in the delivery of pharmacy clinical trial services, ensuring that services are provided in accordance with relevant professional, ethical, legal and locally agreed policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Be a key member of the pharmacy team, making major contributions to the development and delivery of pharmacy clinical trials and research and development strategies and the implementation of development plans for pharmacy operational services.
Participate in the training and development of other groups of staff providing delivery of clinical research. Provide professional and managerial advice to these staff when necessary. Utilise opportunities for the personal development of staff where possible, in line with operational service requirements.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Dunn Job title: Highly Specialised Lead Pharmacy Technician Email address: Telephone number:
Vicky Hanlon- Specialist Lead Pharmacist (Clinical Trials)
Email:
Telephone number: (
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To work as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, technical skills, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Pharmacy Technician Diploma: You usually need to complete a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services (e.g., BTEC in Pharmacy Services, City & Guilds Diploma).
2. Registration: You must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
Technical Skills:
1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A solid understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and how they interact.
2. Dispensing Skills: Proficiency in accurately dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
3. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly related to the handling of medicines.
4. Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records.
5. IT Skills: Competence in using pharmacy management software and other computer systems to maintain patient records and manage stock.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals. This includes explaining medication usage and addressing patient concerns.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a pharmacy team and with other healthcare providers.
3. Customer Service: Strong skills in providing excellent service to patients and addressing their needs in a respectful and supportive manner.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
Other Skills:
1. Problem-Solving: Ability to handle issues that may arise with prescriptions or patient concerns effectively.
2. Empathy: Understanding the needs and concerns of patients, providing them with support and reassurance.
3. Time Management: Balancing various tasks efficiently, particularly in a busy pharmacy environment.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, medications, and technologies.
Additional Considerations:
- Continued Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay updated with the latest practices and advancements in pharmacy.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.
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