Main area: Clinical Support Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Part time
Flexible working
Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 188-CL231024b
Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (PA) Pro rata
Closing: 31/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 11/02/2025
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 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. 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. Working for our organisation
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. 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. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be responsible for 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. Your Responsibilities: 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 we’re 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
Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / training required
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 e.g. 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 Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. 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
Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Dealing with customers/patients Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control/ordering experience Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience Aptitudes and skills required
Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing Good team worker Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations Able to use a range of information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure Tactful and show empathy Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively Effectively work as part of a team Experience of supervision of staff or trainees Participation in team meetings Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances. Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 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. 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. Working for our organisation
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. 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. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be responsible for 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. Your Responsibilities: 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 we’re 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
Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / training required
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 e.g. 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 Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. 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
Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Dealing with customers/patients Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control/ordering experience Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience Aptitudes and skills required
Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing Good team worker Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations Able to use a range of information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure Tactful and show empathy Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively Effectively work as part of a team Experience of supervision of staff or trainees Participation in team meetings Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances. Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.
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