Position Title: Pharmacovigilance (PV) Administrator
Department: Quality
Reports To: Supervising pharmacist
Location: Personal Homecare Pharmacy
Job Type: Full
Job Summary:
The Pharmacovigilance (PV) Administrator/Associate will provide administrative and operational support to the Pharmacovigilance Lead in the safe management of medicines within the homecare pharmacy. The role focuses on day-to-day tasks such as adverse event (AE) reporting, source data verification, reconciliation, and maintaining accurate pharmacovigilance documentation, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Company Compliance
* Assist in maintaining an up-to-date contract matrix of pharmacovigilance obligations.
* Support preparation of documentation required for client reporting or inspections.
Source Data Verification (SDV)
* Perform SDV checks to confirm accuracy and completeness of pharmacovigilance data.
* Escalate discrepancies or concerns to the PV Lead.
Adverse Event (AE) Reporting & Reconciliation
* Receive, log, and track adverse events (AEs) from patients, carers, prescribers, and staff.
* Manage AE case processing, follow-up, and reporting to clients and authorities.
* Liaise with stakeholders and clients to perform AE reconciliation.
Training & Support
* Provide guidance to internal staff on PV processes and reporting requirements.
* Support the development and maintenance of PV policies and SOPs.
Quality & Audit Support
* Assist in audits and inspections by clients, the MHRA, or internal quality teams.
* Maintain audit-ready PV documentation and records.
Key Requirements
Education:
Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, or related discipline.
Essential:
* Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or pharmacovigilance.
* Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using databases.
* Effective communication and organisational abilities.
Desirable:
* Experience using pharmacovigilance databases (e.g., Argus, ArisG).
* Knowledge of MHRA reporting requirements and GVP guidelines.
Rewards:
* A rewarding role in a growing healthcare organisation.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Generous holiday allowance
* Pension scheme
* Excellent development opportunities
* NHS discount scheme
* Volunteer days off
* Birthday Leave
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (40 hours a week)
Salary: £12.60 per hour