Working Full Time: 37.5 Hours per week
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced hardworking
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Pharmacy Technician with an Accuracy Checking Qualification. To ensure the safe running of clinical trials within the pharmacy department in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, guidelines and national regulations in collaboration with the clinical trials pharmacist. Main duties of the job
To ensure the safe running of clinical trials within the pharmacy department in accordance with the dispensing protocol, Good Clinical Practice guidelines and national regulations in collaboration with the clinical trials pharmacist. To train staff, including new starters, in the safe dispensing and operation of clinical trials in the pharmacy department. Write Standard Operating Procedures regarding the safe and accurate dispensing of clinical trials and for other, and possibly unique, aspects of each trial and ensure that they are implemented and that staff are aware of any new changes. Ensure that returned clinical trial material is processed in accordance with guidance from the clinical trials company and available for collection or destruction as required. Liaise with research staff of all grades across the hospital regarding the safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of clinical trials. Ensure that documentation for clinical trials is kept in accordance with Trust policies, clinical trial legislation and the direction of the sponsoring clinical trial company. To participate in audit and inspection of the Pharmacy service to clinical trials by the MHRA or QCNW as appropriate. About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances. Job description
Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Completed an accredited accuracy checking program, demonstrating continuing competence Attended GCP training Training and experience in the effective management of clinical trials Desirable
Certificate in first line management Recognised Health and safety qualification D32/D33 or A1 qualification (NVQ Assessor) - Demonstrating continuing competence or willing to complete Experience
Essential
Extensive post qualification NHS experience including relevant experience Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Managerial / Supervisory experience Experience of training staff Procedure writing Thorough understanding of policies and procedures Desirable
Recruitment and appraisal experience Skills
Essential
Understanding of Pharmacy computer systems such as JAC/Wellsky and PC office software Experience of Pharmacy Automation Desirable
Ability to inspire and manage staff Ability to carry out tasks in an accurate, methodical and organised manner Manage time, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff, patients/ carers and other health professionals Personal qualities
Essential
Professional appearance and manner Diplomacy, tact and discretion Adaptable and flexible approach to work Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address
Countess of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1UL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 210-2024-1046
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Pharmacy Technician with an Accuracy Checking Qualification. To ensure the safe running of clinical trials within the pharmacy department in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, guidelines and national regulations in collaboration with the clinical trials pharmacist. Main duties of the job
To ensure the safe running of clinical trials within the pharmacy department in accordance with the dispensing protocol, Good Clinical Practice guidelines and national regulations in collaboration with the clinical trials pharmacist. To train staff, including new starters, in the safe dispensing and operation of clinical trials in the pharmacy department. Write Standard Operating Procedures regarding the safe and accurate dispensing of clinical trials and for other, and possibly unique, aspects of each trial and ensure that they are implemented and that staff are aware of any new changes. Ensure that returned clinical trial material is processed in accordance with guidance from the clinical trials company and available for collection or destruction as required. Liaise with research staff of all grades across the hospital regarding the safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of clinical trials. Ensure that documentation for clinical trials is kept in accordance with Trust policies, clinical trial legislation and the direction of the sponsoring clinical trial company. To participate in audit and inspection of the Pharmacy service to clinical trials by the MHRA or QCNW as appropriate. About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances. Job description
Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Completed an accredited accuracy checking program, demonstrating continuing competence Attended GCP training Training and experience in the effective management of clinical trials Desirable
Certificate in first line management Recognised Health and safety qualification D32/D33 or A1 qualification (NVQ Assessor) - Demonstrating continuing competence or willing to complete Experience
Essential
Extensive post qualification NHS experience including relevant experience Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Managerial / Supervisory experience Experience of training staff Procedure writing Thorough understanding of policies and procedures Desirable
Recruitment and appraisal experience Skills
Essential
Understanding of Pharmacy computer systems such as JAC/Wellsky and PC office software Experience of Pharmacy Automation Desirable
Ability to inspire and manage staff Ability to carry out tasks in an accurate, methodical and organised manner Manage time, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff, patients/ carers and other health professionals Personal qualities
Essential
Professional appearance and manner Diplomacy, tact and discretion Adaptable and flexible approach to work Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address
Countess of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1UL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 210-2024-1046
#J-18808-Ljbffr
