Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist – Bank
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6322518/218-HSS-B7-6233767-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, looking to expand their knowledge and experience in clinical trials. If you have not worked in clinical trials before but would like to gain experience, then please apply.
You will join a high-profile dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team working within our new Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU). Your primary role will be in setting up trials across a range of clinical specialities ensuring proper governance is in place.
UHCW is a leading institution for research. We have an award-winning R&D department, and our vision is to “Deliver the healthcare of the future”. We run a large number of clinical trials across our outpatient, aseptic and ward/theatre services.
Clinical trials are essential for developing treatments of the future and improving patient outcomes. Research has been fundamental in advancing cancer treatment. Traditional chemotherapy used to be the only treatment option, now there is targeted therapy, immunotherapy and even gene therapy. These advances would not be possible without dedicated Clinical Trial Teams and this will be your opportunity to play a key part in this work.
Applicants must be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will already have a postgraduate clinical diploma, or already be working towards one and have a postgraduate clinical certificate as a minimum.
We are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new processes.
You will be well supported in your role with a wealth of knowledge and experience from the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team.
You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation.
Main Duties:
Be responsible for the implementation of new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/ quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial.
Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service at UHCW, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
The post is being offered on a full-time basis to cover maternity leave. We will consider part time hours too. We are an incredibly supportive team and can ensure you are trained in the requirements needed to fulfil this role.
To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials.
To understand EU and UK Clinical Trial legislation relating to GCP, GMP and medicines management and ensure incorporation into the implementation of new clinical trials.
To deliver specialist education and training in Clinical Trials to other healthcare professionals within the Trust.
To work as a member of the UHCW Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, supporting the management of any clinical trials involving medicines. Including:
• • To support the delivery of a safe, comprehensive, high quality, cost-efficient Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service to UHCW, including feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments.
• To work with and support the pharmacy team working within clinical trial implementation at UHCW.
• Assisting the team undergoing statutory MHRA GCP inspections and implement corrective or preventative actions.
• Assisting the development of policies, guidelines, audits and research relating to the use of medicines and devices within clinical trials.
• Working closely with the Technical Services team to support the safe introduction of clinical trials that involve the preparation of parenteral IMPs (investigational medicinal products).
• Ensuring the receipt, storage, dispensing and destruction of IMP is safe and secure according to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Creating and validating Clinical Trial prescriptions, including using an electronic prescribing system for Chemotherapy prescriptions where possible.
• Dispensing IMPs as and when required, particularly for Clinical Trials which are highly complex and require advanced skills and knowledge.
• To support the implementation of new services (e.g. implementation of ATMP studies) and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials.
• To deputise for specific aspects for the Senior Pharmacist Clinical Trials as necessary.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, looking to expand their knowledge and experience in clinical trials. If you have not worked in clinical trials before but would like to gain experience, then please apply.
You will join a high-profile dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team working within our new Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU). Your primary role will be in setting up trials across a range of clinical specialities ensuring proper governance is in place.
UHCW is a leading institution for research. We have an award-winning R&D department, and our vision is to “Deliver the healthcare of the future”. We run a large number of clinical trials across our outpatient, aseptic and ward/theatre services.
Clinical trials are essential for developing treatments of the future and improving patient outcomes. Research has been fundamental in advancing cancer treatment. Traditional chemotherapy used to be the only treatment option, now there is targeted therapy, immunotherapy and even gene therapy. These advances would not be possible without dedicated Clinical Trial Teams and this will be your opportunity to play a key part in this work.
Applicants must be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will already have a postgraduate clinical diploma, or already be working towards one and have a postgraduate clinical certificate as a minimum.
We are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new processes.
You will be well supported in your role with a wealth of knowledge and experience from the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team.
You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation.
Main Duties:
Be responsible for the implementation of new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/ quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial.
Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service at UHCW, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
The post is being offered on a full-time basis to cover maternity leave. We will consider part time hours too. We are an incredibly supportive team and can ensure you are trained in the requirements needed to fulfil this role.
To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials.
To understand EU and UK Clinical Trial legislation relating to GCP, GMP and medicines management and ensure incorporation into the implementation of new clinical trials.
To deliver specialist education and training in Clinical Trials to other healthcare professionals within the Trust.
To work as a member of the UHCW Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, supporting the management of any clinical trials involving medicines. Including:
• • To support the delivery of a safe, comprehensive, high quality, cost-efficient Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service to UHCW, including feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments.
• To work with and support the pharmacy team working within clinical trial implementation at UHCW.
• Assisting the team undergoing statutory MHRA GCP inspections and implement corrective or preventative actions.
• Assisting the development of policies, guidelines, audits and research relating to the use of medicines and devices within clinical trials.
• Working closely with the Technical Services team to support the safe introduction of clinical trials that involve the preparation of parenteral IMPs (investigational medicinal products).
• Ensuring the receipt, storage, dispensing and destruction of IMP is safe and secure according to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Creating and validating Clinical Trial prescriptions, including using an electronic prescribing system for Chemotherapy prescriptions where possible.
• Dispensing IMPs as and when required, particularly for Clinical Trials which are highly complex and require advanced skills and knowledge.
• To support the implementation of new services (e.g. implementation of ATMP studies) and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System.
• Undertake tasks as delegated by the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials.
• To deputise for specific aspects for the Senior Pharmacist Clinical Trials as necessary.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024