Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated band 4/5 pharmacy technicians to work as part of our pharmacy clinical trials team here at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Experience and knowledge of ICH good clinical practice and being a current holder of ACPT accreditation would be an advantage but is not essential. These permanent posts require specialist training in GCP and IMP management. You will work as a Senior Technician in Clinical Trials Pharmacy and must be committed to providing the highest quality of research and care for patients in all specialities.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible in setting up trials, ensuring that trials run smoothly; this will include accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials, reviewing protocol specific guidelines and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will need to be able to multitask, possess excellent communication skills, meet tight deadlines and thrive in a busy office.

What youll do Support dispensing of clinical trials prescriptions Once ACPT qualified; support checking of clinical trials prescriptions Setup of assigned clinical trial studies Follow site procedure accurately of set up accurately and promptly Liaise with Clinical Research Associate/Organisation (CRA/CRO) to fulfil workflow tasks need for each assigned study in set up Following up in a timely manner on all queries with Clinical Research Associate/Organisation (CRA/CRO) Efficient production of study site file documentation

What were looking for A strong team player. Friendly and approachable manner. Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task Able to learn and assimilate complex information quickly.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council Numerate and literate GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload. Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision

Desirable

Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent. Additional pharmacy qualifications Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio Dealing with customers/patients

Desirable

Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control/ordering experience Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system Experience relevant to role applied for Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience