About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team. In this post, you will work across a portfolio of studies alongside our nursing and medical teams in a variety of specialties, including surgery, cancer, critical care and haematology.
We are looking for a candidate who can work with our pharmacy and research colleagues to support the successful delivery of clinical trials undertaken at BHT.
You will need a commitment to continuous professional development, a desire to learn new skills and a keen eye for detail. Our clinical trials provide care to both inpatients and outpatients across numerous clinical locations within BHT.
We are therefore looking for creative and innovative team players who enjoy networking and building relationships with pharmacy colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support to ensure that activities within the pharmacy department are managed to a high standard and in accordance with relevant legislation.
This post includes administrative duties as well as medicines handing, supporting the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team with its growing portfolio of work. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to develop further pharmacy-related skills, such as completing an NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Key information and skills - see the person specification for further details.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the Trust's research teams and members of trial sponsor teams, such as clinical research associates (CRAs)
- Organisation
- Handling of confidential and personal information
- Working on a visual display unit for a large part of the day
- The ability to manage time and prioritise work appropriately
- A desire to learn
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Person Specification
Special circumstances
Essential
- Willing to work across sites
- Willing to adapt to special requirements e.g. handling cytotoxic drugs
Education Qualification and Training
Essential
- Sound educational backgroud
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Hospital or Pharmacy Experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
Wycombe
HP11 2TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)