This is an ideal opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician with hospital pharmacy experience to work within the specialist services of clinical trials and cancer services.
The successful applicant will combine working closely with the Research Team and Principal Investigators to support clinical trials within UHN with working on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance.
If you would like the opportunity to gain experience working within our team and you share our commitment to excellence in delivering patient care, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To manage and co-ordinate the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials activity across Kettering General Hospital for studies involving medicines in accordance with current legislation and Kettering General Hospital standard operating procedures. The post holder will work closely with the Research Team and Principal Investigators. To provide leadership and support to the Pharmacy and research team. To work on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance. To engage with ward staff to ensure that all medicines are stored in line with national and local guidelines. To be responsible for the ordering of medicines for the ward, promoting the use of patients own medicines and one stop dispensing for discharge. To clinically screen and validate specific Systemic Anti-cancer Treatment (SACT) prescriptions according to local and national standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment. To support the nursing staff with medicines administration to reduce missed doses and errors associated with administration. To facilitate discharge ensuring the medicines are available in a timely manner and the patient can take them in the manner intended.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.
Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. If required, subsidized accommodation may be available for a specified period.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the management of the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials activity across Kettering General Hospital for studies involving medicines in accordance with current legislation and Kettering General Hospital standard operating procedures. To work on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ 3 Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accreditation as a technician checker
Desirable
NIHR Good Clinical Practice Certificate Certificate in management or supervisory experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Relevant experience in hospital Pharmacy Broad technical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines Experience of audit Demonstrate their ability to communicate sensitive information to others including patients Involvement in procedure writing
Desirable
Aseptic production experience Experience of audit Proven ability to influence others Investigation of Incident errors or complaints Relationship building with internal and external customers
Skills
Essential
Sound knowledge of Pharmacy technical process I T skills (for Pharmacy computer and other applications)
Desirable
Aseptic production competency or experience
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients who have complex needs Effective verbal and written communication with all grades of pharmacy staff, patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and other external customers Ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team Organisational skills (prioritising/time management and delegating) Systemic, accurate and precise approach Ability to plan, work within time constraints and to deadlines Commitment to further training and education of self and others Prepared to undertake some routine work
Desirable
Ability to multi task on a daily basis with frequent interruptions Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate clear thinking, solve problems and defend decisions
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
264-6817252-FAM #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful applicant will combine working closely with the Research Team and Principal Investigators to support clinical trials within UHN with working on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance.
If you would like the opportunity to gain experience working within our team and you share our commitment to excellence in delivering patient care, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To manage and co-ordinate the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials activity across Kettering General Hospital for studies involving medicines in accordance with current legislation and Kettering General Hospital standard operating procedures. The post holder will work closely with the Research Team and Principal Investigators. To provide leadership and support to the Pharmacy and research team. To work on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance. To engage with ward staff to ensure that all medicines are stored in line with national and local guidelines. To be responsible for the ordering of medicines for the ward, promoting the use of patients own medicines and one stop dispensing for discharge. To clinically screen and validate specific Systemic Anti-cancer Treatment (SACT) prescriptions according to local and national standards, following a period of competency-based training and assessment. To support the nursing staff with medicines administration to reduce missed doses and errors associated with administration. To facilitate discharge ensuring the medicines are available in a timely manner and the patient can take them in the manner intended.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.
Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. If required, subsidized accommodation may be available for a specified period.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the management of the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials activity across Kettering General Hospital for studies involving medicines in accordance with current legislation and Kettering General Hospital standard operating procedures. To work on the haematology in-patient ward and the day treatment units to provide medicine management services in line with local and national guidance.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ 3 Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accreditation as a technician checker
Desirable
NIHR Good Clinical Practice Certificate Certificate in management or supervisory experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Relevant experience in hospital Pharmacy Broad technical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines Experience of audit Demonstrate their ability to communicate sensitive information to others including patients Involvement in procedure writing
Desirable
Aseptic production experience Experience of audit Proven ability to influence others Investigation of Incident errors or complaints Relationship building with internal and external customers
Skills
Essential
Sound knowledge of Pharmacy technical process I T skills (for Pharmacy computer and other applications)
Desirable
Aseptic production competency or experience
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients who have complex needs Effective verbal and written communication with all grades of pharmacy staff, patients, relatives, other healthcare professionals and other external customers Ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team Organisational skills (prioritising/time management and delegating) Systemic, accurate and precise approach Ability to plan, work within time constraints and to deadlines Commitment to further training and education of self and others Prepared to undertake some routine work
Desirable
Ability to multi task on a daily basis with frequent interruptions Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate clear thinking, solve problems and defend decisions
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
264-6817252-FAM #J-18808-Ljbffr
