We are pleased to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the friendly specialist clinical trials pharmacy team, as a Lead Technician for Clinical Trials.

There is already a strong clinical trials team in place, consisting of five core staff and a further four, who work jointly with other departments within pharmacy. The pharmacy clinical trials team are currently working on over 80 trials involving investigational medicinal products.

The successful applicant would join an experienced team of specialist clinical trial pharmacy staff who provide a comprehensive service to oncology/ haemato-oncology and other specialities including diabetes, ophthalmology, hepatology, ENT and intensive care.

We are looking for a technician who shows accurate attention to detail, has good organisational skills and is able to prioritise work effectively. The role will require you to communicate and interact with a wide range of staff within the Trust and representatives of external trial organisations. GCP experience is desirable but enthusiasm for research and development of new treatments is essential.

A flexible working option will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy clinical trial service is provided from both the main dispensary and the dedicated trial dispensary in the St Lukes Cancer centre, along with significant input from the pharmacy aseptic services department. The base for much of the work will be the clinical trial office in the main hospital.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own cohort of clinical trials including set-up, maintenance and closedown of trials and co-ordinate the management of the Investigational Medicinal Products in all pharmacy trials.

They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with current legislation, the international ethical and scientific quality standard laid down in The International Conference on Harmonisation guidelines for Good Clinical Practice relating to trials (ICH GCP) and The EU Clinical trials directive (2001/20/EC) as transposed into UK law by the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials ) Regulations 2004 (the legislation), and any other legislation or standards for the conduct of clinical trials (including maintaining records, writing and reviewing SOPs and training).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or an equivalent accredited qualification
• Registration with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Successful completion of National Accredited Checking Technician Scheme (ACPT) or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• Valid GCP certificate
• Qualified Educational Supervisor

Knowledge

Essential

• 2 Years Post Qualification as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or CT environment)
• Evidence of ongoing training and CPD

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical trials
• Previous training experience
• Experience dealing with a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of staff management and supervision including delegation
• Evidence of implementing changes
• Previous recruitment experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

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