This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The hours are part-time, 15 hours per week.
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our R&D team. The postholder will work to ensure the successful running of clinical trials of investigational medicinal products, with the support of the R&D Pharmacy Lead.
You will be responsible for aspects of set up and delivery of clinical trials of investigational medicinal products. This includes reviewing sponsor documents and collaborating with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs) and research teams. A high level of attention to detail is essential as requirements of the sponsor and good clinical practice (GCP) must be met.
The successful candidate will be provided with the support of a close-knit team, along with opportunities to develop their career and be part of development of the clinical trials service.
To deliver and contribute to development of the pharmacy service, including policies, guidelines and procedures within R&D, providing pharmaceutical support and advice for all clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs).
To comment on policy and service changes and plans within the R&D team and to contribute to and participate in R&D service developments.
To support wider R&D team processes.
To communicate with R&D team colleagues to assess and meet their needs in relation to IMP management; this may include planning and delivery of training sessions.
To undertake training appropriate related to delivery of CTIMPs, including GCP.
To participate regularly in key CTIMP meetings and other clinical and R&D meetings as appropriate.
To participate in delivery of the medicine’s optimisation agenda in relation to CTIMPs.
To deputise for the R&D Pharmacy Lead as appropriate.
To help prepare for and be a presence for monitoring visits and audits from internal or external regulatory bodies.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Clinical Trials
To ensure adequate IMP stock control procedures are enacted within the R&D Pharmacy, including drug accountability
To work with the R&D Pharmacy Lead to ensure that new CTIMPs have undergone appropriate pharmacy feasibility and GCP checks.
To analyse a range of options when considering new CTIMPs.
To receive and process prescriptions and other requests for medicinal products relating to CTIMPs .
To arrange, under the supervision of the R&D Pharmacy Lead, necessary supplies and aspects of clinical trial protocols.
To assist with set up of Pharmacy Location Files and ensure they are well maintained.
To support the R&D Pharmacy Lead and Head of R&D in monitoring the financial impact of CTIMPs and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, as appropriate.
To support the safe and appropriate use of the digital environment to record clinical trial activities, complying with information governance and data protection standards across all digital systems.
To be responsible for safe and secure storage and handling of medicines
To take part in and supervise the dispensing and handout of IMP,
To support with the monitoring of the tariff for charges for clinical trial activities, recommending adjustments to ensure accurate cost recovery and sustainability.
To support the capture, recording and reporting of all clinical trial activity, including use of spreadsheets and other digital and record keeping tools.
Pharmacy Professional
To be accountable for own professional actions, guided by local, national and professional protocols and legal frameworks.
To maintain current awareness of good practice and undertake continuing professional development to ensure the maintenance of clinical and professional competency.
To advise other healthcare professionals on the safe and appropriate use of medicines.
To participate in department and trust error reporting systems and processes.
To comply with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
To follow all R &D pharmacy standard operating procedures
To report on key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
To develop links and network with regional and national pharmacy research and clinical trial groups.
To plan and organise own workload, prioritising appropriately.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
