We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative and self motivated individual to join our expanding pharmacy clinical trials team. The team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites and is one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a band 5 pharmacy technician specialising in clinical trials. We work closely with other departments within the pharmacy, medical, university and research staff to support clinical trials at our Trust.

We will provide clinical trials training, support you to complete NIHR GCP training and become a competent member of the pharmacy clinical trials team.

Main duties of the job

You will participate in the planning, organisation, provision and maintenance of the clinical trials service and to be part of the flexible working team in line with current departmental policies and procedures for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, current UK and EU legislation.

A full break down of duties can be found in the job description and person specification.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links alsomean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is an excellent leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This is advertised as a full time post however we we will consider part-time hours where this fits in with the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registration
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification
• Accredited Checking Technician Status (or working towards) or checking experience in a hospital aseptic unit
• Evidence of CPD
• Is willing to undertake CGP training in line with Trust requirements for research

Desirable

• Aseptic services Module NVQ level 3
• Has completed NIHR GCP training
• Has completed a clinical trials technician competency.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of delegation/organisation

Desirable

• Previous aseptics experience in the preparation of intravenous additives including cytotoxic drugs and adult and neonatal TPN.
• Experience of dispensing Chemocare prescriptions
• Recent and relevant experience of dispensing clinical trial prescriptions and has a completed dispensing competency for clinical trials

Further Training

Essential

• Microsoft Office Packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience

Desirable

• Health and Safety training

Special skills/aptitudes

Essential

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to discuss issues with all grades of staff.
• Evidence that you are able to follow written and verbal instructions and SOPs.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Coaching/mentoring skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire hospital and Northern General Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

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