About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials to join our Research & Development team. This exciting opportunity will support the delivery and management of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, helping to ensure patients have access to innovative treatments and research opportunities.
Working mornings Monday to Friday, the post holder will undertake a varied role encompassing administrative, dispensing, medicines management and clinical responsibilities within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service. You will receive specialist training to develop the knowledge and skills required to dispense and accuracy check a wide range of clinical trial medicines and support the safe and compliant management of research studies.
Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Research and Clinical Trials, research nurses and the wider pharmacy team, you will help ensure clinical trial medications, documentation and pharmacy files are maintained to the highest standards and remain inspection-ready at all times. The role is based at Two Bridges, Chertsey, with occasional travel required across the Trust and collaborator sites. There is no weekend or on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Support the safe and effective dispensing, accuracy checking and supply of clinical trial medicines. Assist in the set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical trials, ensuring all pharmacy documentation and records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements. Maintain trial medication files, training records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and essential study documentation to inspection-ready standards. Coordinate and support monitoring visits, audits, archiving activities and study close-out processes. Assist with the management, storage, stock control and accountability of investigational medicinal products (IMPs). Work collaboratively with research nurses, investigators, trial monitors and pharmacy colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of clinical trials and excellent patient care. Support the Lead Pharmacist for Research and Clinical Trials in maintaining compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), MHRA requirements and local policies. Contribute to staff training, service improvement initiatives, audit activities and the ongoing development of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service. Attend relevant meetings and support the wider Research & Development agenda across the Trust. Maintain professional competency and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred clinical trials service.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) (or equivalent training)
Desirable
Accreditation in Medicines Management or local equivalent Relevant post qualification Clinical trials courses and training GCP training within the last 2 years
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience of hospital pharmacy Previous experience of practicing as an accredited accuracy checking technician Supervising other pharmacy staff Previous involvement in staff training Evidence of CPD development
Desirable
Providing medicines management service in an in-patient setting Previous clinical trials dispensing experience of at least 6 months within Clinical Trials
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Two Bridges
Guildford St
Chertsey
KT16 9AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)