About this role
Job summary
Join our Pharmacy Team working on Clinical Trials in the Aseptics .
The team provide pharmacy support for the expanding Research and Development work of the trust, with a large portfolio of studies across many clinical specialities including working with the NIHR Royal Liverpool Clinical Research Facility in the conduct of first in human studies.
We work with external trial sponsors such as pharmaceutical companies, universities and local research units to ensure the correct and safe management of clinical trial medication.
You will be mainly based in the aseptic unit at the Aintree site and will contribute to production and distribution of sterile parental products for named patients for use in both standard of care and research settings.
You will be involved in the set up and management of upcoming studies that involve aseptically dispensed investigational medicinal products. You will design and produce worksheets, labels and other trial specific documents for use in aseptic dispensing.
You will assist in the maintenance of trial drugs, recording drug accountability and temperature monitoring of any areas storing clinical trial medication.
You will meet with external trial representatives during their monitoring visits to discuss the conduct of the trials at site.
Full training will be given.
You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC with experience in aseptics.
* Annex 21 training positions will also be considered *
Main duties of the job
You will be based at the Aintree University Hospitals site with the Aseptics Team. You will work one day a week with the Clinical Trials team, supporting trial set up and management.
Trials responsibilities will include
Dispensing aseptic clinical trial prescriptions
Writing of individual trial procedures
Producing aseptic worksheets and labels for trial products
Receipt and management of storage of investigational medicinal products
Support cross site if required
Weekend and late rota support if required
Full details of aseptic duties in job description
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
To deliver on a day to day basis the dispensing and manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.
To support the set up and management of Clinical Trials with the requirement for Aseptic preparation.
To support the Operational Managers in providing quality medicinal products in a safe and efficient manor.
Train staff as per departmental SOPs.
Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent Attendance of APDM
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
Experience Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting Experience of working in a team Experience of the preparation of aseptic products Evidence of relevant and on-going CPD
Desirable
Experience of using automated equipment Experience in physical, environmental and microbiological monitoring
Knowledge Essential
Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP Knowledge of COSHH Knowledge of clinical trials and hospital aseptic services Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Skills Essential
Clear and accurate written communication skills Clear and accurate verbal communication skills Ability to use different IT applications Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work alone or part of a team Methodical with attention to detail A range of aseptic preparation and manipulation skills Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures Ability to train and mentor others Ability to problem solve Ability to respond to non-routine queries and escalate when outside limitations Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise appropriately and meet set targets Ability to make decisions
Other Essential
Enthusiasm for the position Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Conscientious and reliable Able to deal with and resolve conflict and disagreement Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane, Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)