Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials
2 weeks ago
Job summary
As part of increased collaboration between Pharmacy and the Trust Research & Development team, a new Lead Pharmacist (Clinical Trials & Quality Assurance) post has been created. We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacist with a critical eye to join our expanding team within the Pharmacy Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for leading the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service at the LDH site, working with colleagues within the department and clinical service lines to deliver and develop CTIMP research activity, providing a high quality service to healthcare professionals and to patients as well as being involved in the transformation of the service in accordance with the Pharmacy and R&D strategy.
You will also be responsible for the training of staff and work closely with colleagues at the Bedford Hospital site as required to align our pharmacy processes and systems.
Main duties of the job
Deliver, develop and evaluate pharmacy services where Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP) is involved Provide specialist input and advising on pharmaceutical aspects of service provision to clinical trials, unlicensed medicines and quality assurance Act as the Lead Pharmacist managing the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service and providing an interface with the R&D Senior Management Team Ensure the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service is compliant with all relevant legislation and Good Practice recommendations, including the portfolio of pharmacy staff actively engaging in the running of any trial Support the pharmacy procurement team in the safe receipt and onward supply of unlicensed medicines Lead on all quality assurance (QA) work streams within the pharmacy department across all sites including document control and compliance Act as the lead for temperature monitoring of medicines across the estates at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to Job Description (Lead Pharmacist CT & QA) for further details relating to the role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Pharmacy degree (Masters level) Registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Demonstrates continual professional development
Desirable
Member of the RPS (Stage 1 faculty member) Stage 1 Faculty Member (MIFRPS) GCP trained Independent Prescriber Project Management qualification Train the Trainer / Incident Trainer qualification Medical Gases training certification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Validated expertise of medicines supply and clinical pharmacy in hospital setting Experience of project management and leading change Experience of using IT systems to support clinical activities Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times Awareness of, and ability to demonstrate implementation in practice of, GMP, GDP and GCP Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation and governance Able to articulate the elements of a Quality Management System Awareness of current development in research related to CTIMP studies
Desirable
Experience of working with clinical trials Experience of working with QA or QC Experience of training/coaching staff
Skills
Essential
Computer literacy Stakeholder and project management experience
Desirable
Ability to formulate, lead and implement service improvements via Business Case process
Other
Essential
Enthusiastic and passionate about area of expertise Open to and able to thrive on development/change Flexible and proactive Good interpersonal skills Self motivated
Desirable
Confidence to communicate with colleagues at consultant/ senior manager level and ability to competently manage contentious issues-
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