Trainee Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

1 month ago

Northwood, United Kingdom East and North Herts NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Trainee Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

You will be expected to work closely with nursing and medical staff and with patients. You will be supported by a team of oncology pharmacy staff to deliver pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.

Applicants with retail pharmacy background are welcome. The department offers excellent education and training support.

Below is what members of the team had to say about the Pharmacy department:

"Great department to work in - everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive"

"Friendly, forward-thinking department; good emphasis on education and training"

"Friendly, supportive team members. Development opportunities and courses are provided"

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond

Main duties of the job

The Trainee Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties, including clinical trials and to carry out final checks in accordance with the department's accreditation scheme (once accredited by the Trust approved external scheme).

To participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.

To maintain and monitor a list of all ongoing trial patients to ensure that orders and prescriptions for clinical trials are received and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

To be responsible for the ordering and receiving of clinical trials supplies, keeping, and maintaining documentation as required by GCP and local procedures. This will include the use of IXRS to confirm stock receipt as well as for dispensing.

To counsel and provide information to patients/carers collecting their medication from the dispensary, according to procedures; to provide information about prescription payment, exemption, and further supplies as well.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary,subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Completed NVQ2 or level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant (PSA) apprenticeship in pharmacy services or currently enrolled onto Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services for pre-registration pharmacy technicians Minimum 4 GCSEs grades C/4 and above. Must Include English, Maths and Science Level 2 functional skills in Maths /English are acceptable in place of GCSE Maths /English Commitment to undertake Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice

Desirable

Completed NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Registered with the GPhC, or be a final year Trainee Pharmacy Technician awaiting registration Completed Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience in Hospital or retail pharmacy

Desirable

Experience in using JAC dispensing system Previous experience in working with oncology patients

Skills

Essential

Good team player - able to work alone and supervise others when necessary Good oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good organisation skills Able to work under pressure Accurate and precise attention to detail Proficient IT skills Adaptable to change Willingness to learn and complete course of study

Desirable

Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

Computer and IT literate Need for confidentiality

Desirable

Preparation of written reports and procedures To contribute and support the update of SOPS, reports and performing audits

Other Requirements

Essential

Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day

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