Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic pharmacy technician to work within our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set-up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. Experience within cancer services would be beneficial given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region. This role requires a motivated individual who can work to assist with the delivery of a service of the highest standards. You will be responsible to support innovation, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a patient-centred focus.
Welsh language ability desirable; Welsh and/or English-speaking applicants are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients, ensuring the principles of GCP are adhered to and maintaining records of dispensing including clinical trial material.
* Under the general direction of the supervising pharmacist, undertake the day‑to‑day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service to ensure an efficient and timely service to all users.
* Undertake technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and maintain competencies and accreditation in this area.
* Write pharmacy procedures for the management of investigational medicinal products using source documents such as the protocol and pharmacy manual.
* Work as part of a team and also independently using own initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests, referring to the senior technician or a pharmacist if necessary.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Person specification
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Essential qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
* WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification.
Desirable qualifications
* Membership of a relevant professional association.
Experience
* Working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Must be able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
* General dispensing.
* Experience of patient‑orientated medicines systems.
Aptitude and ability
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace.
* Ability to manage own workload.
* Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team.
Values
* Well motivated, reliable and methodical.
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of the team.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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