University Hospitals Birmingham
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Are you ready for your next challenge?! An exciting NEW POST has been created in our pharmacy clinical trials team here at University Hospitals Birmingham (Queen Elizabeth Site) to oversee our haematology cancer trial portfolio working closely with our Haematology Lead Trials Pharmacist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy technician to ensure the technical review, smooth set up and running of this subset of trials. You will have a close working relationship with the pharmacy aseptic unit, clinical haematology team and haematology research team.
We have a diverse and growing trials portfolio which will allow the post-holder to gain experience in a variety of haematology settings, including early phase, first-in-man, CAR-T, bispecific antibodies and Advanced Therapy trials. It is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials at UHB.
Applicants who don’t meet the criteria in the person specification relating to clinical trials but who can demonstrate sufficient post-registration hospital experience working in a aseptic unit are invited to apply and will be appointed in a progressional post under Agenda for Change Annex 21 (payment at 75% of the maximum band 6 pay, uplifted to the starting pay of a band 6 as per Agenda for Change on completion of required competencies.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will:
– manage a team of technicians and ATOs
– be responsible for the smooth day-to-day management of the haematology clinical trials service from the aseptic unit, trials pharmacy and the main dispensaries, providing an efficient and timely service to the trust.
– have a keen eye for detail and have the technical knowledge of aseptic services to review trial documents to allow successful review, set up and delivery of our investigational medicinal products
– have the ability to work on their own and within a team, manage their time effectively and be able to act as a team leader, motivating others.
You will also have access to learning, development and training opportunities to allow you to acquire the skills and knowledge to deliver the best possible pharmacy trials service for our patients and service users.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the role.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please feel free to contact us to discuss and we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
*NVQ Level 3 (Pharmacy Services) plus accredited underpinning knowledge BTEC/ City & Guilds (in Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent
*Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
*Evidence of continued Professional Development
*Leeds University course in Aseptic Dispensing and Preparation of Medicines or willing to complete
*Accredited Checking Technician
*Specialist formal training in Good Clinical Practice(GCP)
Desirable
*Formal Leadership qualification
*Professional Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
*NVQ level 4 in management or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
*Broad, up-to date and in depth knowledge of issues relating to clinical trials including knowledge of ICHGCP guidelines and Clinical Trials Legislation.
*High level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH
*Specialist knowledge of clean room technology, Quality Assurance and Aseptic dispensing/preparation.
*Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
*Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
*Minimum 6 years post-qualification pharmacy experience.
*Minimum 3 years experience working in aseptic services equivalent to post graduate and diploma level.
*Experience of Cytotoxic Aseptic dispensing
*Providing specialist technical advice to others i.e. manufacturing methods
*Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues
*Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
*Demonstrates an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
*Demonstrates the ability to be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process
*Contribution to education of other staff.
Desirable
*Managerial experience implementing HR policies and procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
*Able to or understand and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and meet differing needs of patients
*Plans own workload according to departmental priorities Reliable and conscientious approach to work
*Good communication skills – written, verbal and electronic
*Good IT skills – ability to use a variety of electronic systems for recording and reporting data
*Ability to work on own or within a team, able to act as team leader, motivating others.
*Able to co-ordinate work flows
*Able to determine and manage staff working patterns
*Able to check the work of others
*Good organisational skills
*Self motivated
*Good interpersonal skills
*Ability to accept responsibility for specific work areas
*Demonstrate problem solving skills
*Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines
*Demonstrates ability to develop, implement and follow SOPs
*Demonstrates ability to be flexible
*Supervising and organising APU staff
*Managing the provision of patient specific cytotoxic services
*Participate in the personal development and review systems of APU staff
*Make judgements in involving a range of facts or situations
*Accountable for own actions and those of others
*Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits
*Able to manage sickness absence in accordance with Attendance Management Policy.
*Good understanding of Cancer Services
*Good patient counselling skills
*Excellent aseptic technique
*Willing to work cross-site, as required
*Willing to participate in late night, weekend and on-call service, as required.
Desirable
*Able to or understand the recruitment and selection process
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Location: Birmingham
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