About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a committed and driven pharmacy technician to lead clinical trials in NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF) based at Hammersmith Hospital.
As a more recent initiative, ICRF is keen to hire a Pharmacy Technician with an interest in Clinical Trials to enable a smoother delivery of investigational medicines in ICRF on academic studies as well as commercial trials. The post holder will be based in ICRF but line managed by the Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist and is expected to work in both departments.
The job involves trial set up, attending SIVs, preparing documents, maintaining electronic access to randomisation systems and similar, receiving IMPs, monitoring storage conditions and any other tasks required.
The post holder will also work in the pharmacy department to ensure stocks of IMPs are sufficient, order more as required and be in contact with the sponsor/sponsor representative for drug-related matters. They will also work with their pharmacy colleagues to prepare and dispense study medication to ICRF, ensuring accountability records and pharmacy site files are maintained. There may also be some cross cover at other Trust sites, especially St Mary's Hospital where the Children's CRF is located.
The Pharmacy Clinical Trials and Aseptics team work across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, offering a diversity of expertise and have developed an extensive research portfolio of commercial, academic and Imperial-sponsored trials.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this job is to provide the best Pharmacy service to volunteers and patients participating in clinical research studies in the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF). You are expected to set up Pharmacy procedures and documents as per study protocol, Trust and local policies. You will work collaboratively with the research team in ICRF and Pharmacy, and the wider multidisciplinary team as well as external sponsor and monitors. The post holder is expected to remain up to date with Trust and local policies and oversee quality improvement of pharmaceutical processes by continuous auditing and developing standards. You are expected to continue developing yourself professionally and academically by utilising the relevant training and support opportunities available.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Recognised pharmacy technician qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Registered Technician with the GPhC Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
Accuracy checking training/ accredited ACPT
Experience Essential
Dispensary Experience Previous experience using electronic pharmacy or IRT systems Experience writing, reviewing and signing off on procedures including but not limited to SOPs Experience of managing temperature monitoring systems
Desirable
Previous clinical trials experience, including set-up and close down Previous NHS experience Experience of working with ATIMPS and/or GMO Experience of audit and/or service improvement Computer literate and able to use standard keyboards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hammersmith Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)