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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials
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Job Description
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- To participate in the planning, organisation, provision and maintenance of the clinical trials service and to be part of the flexible working team in line with current departmental policies and procedures for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, current UK and EU legislation.
- To remain part of the dispensary late night and week-end rota and Bank Holiday working arrangements.
- The pharmacy provides a comprehensive array of services with the overall aim of ensuring safe, effective and economical use of medicines throughout the Trust.
- The main focus of our role involves applying our extensive pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure that medicines are used in the most effective and appropriate way as well as reducing the incidence of any unwanted side effects.
- Pharmacy has a Trust-wide responsibility for ensuring high quality medicines management and safe and secure storage of medicines.
- Level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent qualification.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards (ACPT) qualification.
- Specialist technical / Management modules or equivalent experience in Aseptic preparation
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
- ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
- Proven experience of good performance in previous posts.
- Previous significant experience of working in clinical trials
- Evidence of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working within service development projects.
- Experience in supervising a technical area within the pharmacy (i.e. medicines management of a ward area, dispensary, aseptics)
- Previous experience of managing staff
- Previous experience of working in Aseptics
- Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP and QA and clinical trial legislation
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
- Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g., controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Understanding of stock control systems
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic practices
- Understanding of development opportunities available to pharmacy technicians
- Demonstrates organisation skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships across multi-disciplinary boundaries
- Have excellent communication skills; non-verbal, verbal and written, in order to communicate with a broad spectrum of people (healthcare professionals and members of the public).
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Able to work independently and have own accountability for professional actions.
- Demonstrates ability to answer complex enquiries
- Demonstrates ability to supervise processes and identify deviations.
- Time management skills; Able to meet deadlines
- Demonstrates effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline
- Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
- Able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
- Intermediate IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, accurate data entry, and specialist pharmacy computer system.
- Able to work effectively in stressful situations.
- Demonstrates ability to write standard operating procedures.
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates effective persuasive skills.
- Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively
- Demonstrates ability to analyse complex management information - workload and error reports.
- Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills
- Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
- Level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent qualification.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards (ACPT) qualification.
- Specialist technical / Management modules or equivalent experience in Aseptic preparation
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
- ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
- Proven experience of good performance in previous posts.
- Previous significant experience of working in clinical trials
- Evidence of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working within service development projects.
- Experience in supervising a technical area within the pharmacy (i.e. medicines management of a ward area, dispensary, aseptics)
- Previous experience of managing staff
- Previous experience of working in Aseptics
- Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP and QA and clinical trial legislation
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
- Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g., controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Understanding of stock control systems
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic practices
- Understanding of development opportunities available to pharmacy technicians
- Demonstrates organisation skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships across multi-disciplinary boundaries
- Have excellent communication skills; non-verbal, verbal and written, in order to communicate with a broad spectrum of people (healthcare professionals and members of the public).
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Able to work independently and have own accountability for professional actions.
- Demonstrates ability to answer complex enquiries
- Demonstrates ability to supervise processes and identify deviations.
- Time management skills; Able to meet deadlines
- Demonstrates effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline
- Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
- Able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
- Intermediate IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, accurate data entry, and specialist pharmacy computer system.
- Able to work effectively in stressful situations.
- Demonstrates ability to write standard operating procedures.
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates effective persuasive skills.
- Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively
- Demonstrates ability to analyse complex management information - workload and error reports.
- Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills
- Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for suitable applicants to join the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Clinical Trials team is expanding its workforce to increase research at Sheffield teaching hospitals. The Trust is one of the busiest and most successful NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
Are you interested in entering the world of research? Do you want to contribute to evidence based practice? If yes, then this role offers you the chance to make a real difference to the delivery of research and gain valuable experience in clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be supporting the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of both commercially and non-commercially sponsored studies. Ensuring all current legislation, MHRA guidelines and Good Clinical Practice standards are met. Improving patient care through research and innovation is vital to everything we do. The post holder must be able to work with medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals.
2x Posts - 1 based in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and 1 based in the Northern General Hospital
Main duties of the job
About us
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything they do. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services.
A Great place to live and work!
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Re-location expenses may be paid.
Date posted
07 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-0076-DIR
Job locations
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossops Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
Essential
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Skills
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Other
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Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossops Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossops Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.