Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials inCanterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED 17 MAY 2024

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust rtChstv

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To ensure any returns and the disposal of clinical trial products are handled in accordance with SOPs.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has clinical trials experience or relevant transferrable skills.In conjunction with our research and innovation partners we work collaboratively and proactively to offer our patients the opportunity to participate in research.The EKHUFT Pharmacy clinical trials team are an experienced team and work hard to provide agile set-up and maintenance of clinical trials.Providing opportunities for our patients to participate in research with novel and innovative therapies is part of our future at East Kent Hospitals. An opportunity to work with brilliant and passionate professionals has arisen for a highly motivated pharmacy technician to make a difference to patients' outcomes and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

This role is open to someone with or without clinical trial experience, who is passionate about making a difference and contributing to improving patient/carer experience.

The main duties will include facilitating the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of clinical trials that involve Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP's).

The required skills for this role include: excellent attention to detail, high level of initiative, able to problem solve, able to work under pressure and to multi-task. The role entails good organisational, communication, analytical, negotiation, presentation and IT skills.

About us

You will join a small pharmacy-based team, where you will help to ensure the standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are followed and that patients who volunteer to take part in clinical trials feel valued and receive an excellent pharmacy service.

You will work closely with the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist, Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician, Research Delivery Teams, Principal Investigators, Research & Innovation Central Office team, Study Sponsors and wider Pharmacy and Hospital Teams.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To facilitate the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of clinical trials.
To prepare and update pharmacy guidelines for clinical trials, ensuring a co-ordinated approach for the smooth running of clinical trials from a pharmacy perspective.
To build and update clinical trial oncology regimens on the electronic prescribing system Aria.
To provide comprehensive training and support to all pharmacy staff in the accurate dispensing of clinical trials and monitor as required.
To ensure that all essential pharmacy trial documentation is maintained in accordance with the protocol and other national and local guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials.
To ensure effective stock control of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To order and accept receipt of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To assist in the dispensing of clinical trial products when required.
To assist in the checking of clinical trial products when required and maintain ACPT competency.
To provide advice and support to wider pharmacy team as required with regards to clinical trial related workload.
To ensure all clinical trial products are stored appropriately in accordance with current legislation and study sponsors requirements. To maintain temperature monitoring records. To ensure any temperature excursions are reported and any clinical trial products affected by temperature excursions are dealt with as per local SOPs and study sponsor requirements.
To maintain accurate and up to date expiry date records for clinical trial products and archive for future reference.
To ensure any returns and the disposal of clinical trial products are handled in accordance with SOPs
To prepare for and assist study sponsor representatives at monitoring visits.
To be responsible for the closing of clinical trials and maintaining of archive records.
To assist in maintaining and updating Clinical Trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
To prepare invoice requisitions for clinical trial fees and monitor the receipt of income for specific trials.
To attend GCP training as required by the Trust and to work to GCP standards at all times.
To attend meetings regarding the set up and running of clinical trials and regularly update Lead Clinical Trial Pharmacist / Director of Pharmacy / R&I with regards to pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
To be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with trial activities.
To act as a Pharmacy point of contact for all clinical trials, for both internal and external enquiries.
To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Job description
Job responsibilities

To facilitate the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of clinical trials.
To prepare and update pharmacy guidelines for clinical trials, ensuring a co-ordinated approach for the smooth running of clinical trials from a pharmacy perspective.
To build and update clinical trial oncology regimens on the electronic prescribing system Aria.
To provide comprehensive training and support to all pharmacy staff in the accurate dispensing of clinical trials and monitor as required.
To ensure that all essential pharmacy trial documentation is maintained in accordance with the protocol and other national and local guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials.
To ensure effective stock control of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To order and accept receipt of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To assist in the dispensing of clinical trial products when required.
To assist in the checking of clinical trial products when required and maintain ACPT competency.
To provide advice and support to wider pharmacy team as required with regards to clinical trial related workload.
To ensure all clinical trial products are stored appropriately in accordance with current legislation and study sponsors requirements. To maintain temperature monitoring records. To ensure any temperature excursions are reported and any clinical trial products affected by temperature excursions are dealt with as per local SOPs and study sponsor requirements.
To maintain accurate and up to date expiry date records for clinical trial products and archive for future reference.
To ensure any returns and the disposal of clinical trial products are handled in accordance with SOPs
To prepare for and assist study sponsor representatives at monitoring visits.
To be responsible for the closing of clinical trials and maintaining of archive records.
To assist in maintaining and updating Clinical Trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
To prepare invoice requisitions for clinical trial fees and monitor the receipt of income for specific trials.
To attend GCP training as required by the Trust and to work to GCP standards at all times.
To attend meetings regarding the set up and running of clinical trials and regularly update Lead Clinical Trial Pharmacist / Director of Pharmacy / R&I with regards to pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
To be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with trial activities.
To act as a Pharmacy point of contact for all clinical trials, for both internal and external enquiries.
To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

GCP training

Skills and Experience

Essential

Good understanding of Clinical Trials
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Evidence of working in a team - Effective team player
Good IT skills - Knowledge of Word and Excel computer systems
Evidence of dispensing accuracy

Desirable

Evidence of supervising and mentoring others
Evidence of aseptic preparation knowledge
Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Experience of working with Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Episys (aseptic worksheet system)
Knowledge of Sunrise EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) system
Knowledge of Aria (oncology electronic prescribing system)

Governance

Essential

Experience of managing errors and risk assessments
Experience of participating in audits / internal monitoring

Desirable

Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to clinical trials
Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inc Annex 13 labelling requirements

Personal / Professional attributes

Essential

Excellent attention to detail.
High level of initiative
Able to problem solve
Able to work under supervision and independently as appropriate
Good organisational and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good analytical skills - able to access and abstract data
Good negotiation skills
Good presentation skills
Able to work under pressure and to multi task

Desirable

Basic understanding of hospital pharmacy practice

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

GCP training

Skills and Experience

Essential

Good understanding of Clinical Trials
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Evidence of working in a team - Effective team player
Good IT skills - Knowledge of Word and Excel computer systems
Evidence of dispensing accuracy

Desirable

Evidence of supervising and mentoring others
Evidence of aseptic preparation knowledge
Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Experience of working with Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Episys (aseptic worksheet system)
Knowledge of Sunrise EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) system
Knowledge of Aria (oncology electronic prescribing system)

Governance

Essential

Experience of managing errors and risk assessments
Experience of participating in audits / internal monitoring

Desirable

Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to clinical trials
Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inc Annex 13 labelling requirements

Personal / Professional attributes

Essential

Excellent attention to detail.
High level of initiative
Able to problem solve
Able to work under supervision and independently as appropriate
Good organisational and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good analytical skills - able to access and abstract data
Good negotiation skills
Good presentation skills
Able to work under pressure and to multi task

Desirable

Basic understanding of hospital pharmacy practice

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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

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Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Employer's website

To facilitate the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of clinical trials.
To prepare and update pharmacy guidelines for clinical trials, ensuring a co-ordinated approach for the smooth running of clinical trials from a pharmacy perspective.
To build and update clinical trial oncology regimens on the electronic prescribing system Aria.
To provide comprehensive training and support to all pharmacy staff in the accurate dispensing of clinical trials and monitor as required.
To ensure that all essential pharmacy trial documentation is maintained in accordance with the protocol and other national and local guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials.
To ensure effective stock control of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To order and accept receipt of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To assist in the dispensing of clinical trial products when required.
To assist in the checking of clinical trial products when required and maintain ACPT competency.
To provide advice and support to wider pharmacy team as required with regards to clinical trial related workload.
To ensure all clinical trial products are stored appropriately in accordance with current legislation and study sponsors requirements. To maintain temperature monitoring records. To ensure any temperature excursions are reported and any clinical trial products affected by temperature excursions are dealt with as per local SOPs and study sponsor requirements.
To maintain accurate and up to date expiry date records for clinical trial products and archive for future reference.
To ensure any returns and the disposal of clinical trial products are handled in accordance with SOPs
To prepare for and assist study sponsor representatives at monitoring visits.
To be responsible for the closing of clinical trials and maintaining of archive records.
To assist in maintaining and updating Clinical Trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
To prepare invoice requisitions for clinical trial fees and monitor the receipt of income for specific trials.
To attend GCP training as required by the Trust and to work to GCP standards at all times.
To attend meetings regarding the set up and running of clinical trials and regularly update Lead Clinical Trial Pharmacist / Director of Pharmacy / R&I with regards to pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
To be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with trial activities.
To act as a Pharmacy point of contact for all clinical trials, for both internal and external enquiries.
To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Job description
Job responsibilities

To facilitate the set-up, maintenance and monitoring of clinical trials.
To prepare and update pharmacy guidelines for clinical trials, ensuring a co-ordinated approach for the smooth running of clinical trials from a pharmacy perspective.
To build and update clinical trial oncology regimens on the electronic prescribing system Aria.
To provide comprehensive training and support to all pharmacy staff in the accurate dispensing of clinical trials and monitor as required.
To ensure that all essential pharmacy trial documentation is maintained in accordance with the protocol and other national and local guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials.
To ensure effective stock control of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To order and accept receipt of clinical trial products and clinical trial related products.
To assist in the dispensing of clinical trial products when required.
To assist in the checking of clinical trial products when required and maintain ACPT competency.
To provide advice and support to wider pharmacy team as required with regards to clinical trial related workload.
To ensure all clinical trial products are stored appropriately in accordance with current legislation and study sponsors requirements. To maintain temperature monitoring records. To ensure any temperature excursions are reported and any clinical trial products affected by temperature excursions are dealt with as per local SOPs and study sponsor requirements.
To maintain accurate and up to date expiry date records for clinical trial products and archive for future reference.
To ensure any returns and the disposal of clinical trial products are handled in accordance with SOPs
To prepare for and assist study sponsor representatives at monitoring visits.
To be responsible for the closing of clinical trials and maintaining of archive records.
To assist in maintaining and updating Clinical Trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
To prepare invoice requisitions for clinical trial fees and monitor the receipt of income for specific trials.
To attend GCP training as required by the Trust and to work to GCP standards at all times.
To attend meetings regarding the set up and running of clinical trials and regularly update Lead Clinical Trial Pharmacist / Director of Pharmacy / R&I with regards to pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
To be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with trial activities.
To act as a Pharmacy point of contact for all clinical trials, for both internal and external enquiries.
To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and to undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

GCP training

Skills and Experience

Essential

Good understanding of Clinical Trials
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Evidence of working in a team - Effective team player
Good IT skills - Knowledge of Word and Excel computer systems
Evidence of dispensing accuracy

Desirable

Evidence of supervising and mentoring others
Evidence of aseptic preparation knowledge
Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Experience of working with Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Episys (aseptic worksheet system)
Knowledge of Sunrise EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) system
Knowledge of Aria (oncology electronic prescribing system)

Governance

Essential

Experience of managing errors and risk assessments
Experience of participating in audits / internal monitoring

Desirable

Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to clinical trials
Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inc Annex 13 labelling requirements

Personal / Professional attributes

Essential

Excellent attention to detail.
High level of initiative
Able to problem solve
Able to work under supervision and independently as appropriate
Good organisational and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good analytical skills - able to access and abstract data
Good negotiation skills
Good presentation skills
Able to work under pressure and to multi task

Desirable

Basic understanding of hospital pharmacy practice

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

GCP training

Skills and Experience

Essential

Good understanding of Clinical Trials
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Evidence of working in a team - Effective team player
Good IT skills - Knowledge of Word and Excel computer systems
Evidence of dispensing accuracy

Desirable

Evidence of supervising and mentoring others
Evidence of aseptic preparation knowledge
Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Experience of working with Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Episys (aseptic worksheet system)
Knowledge of Sunrise EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) system
Knowledge of Aria (oncology electronic prescribing system)

Governance

Essential