Pharmacy Technician Higher Level: Clinical Trials
Are you an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician? Do you have experience of Hospital Pharmacy? Do you want to work at the cutting edge of the next generation of anti‑cancer treatments?
If the answer is YES, then you will want to work with us in Clinical Trials at Velindre Cancer Centre.
Due to promotion of the post holder, we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician (Higher Level) in our dedicated Clinical Trials Team. You will play a key role in supporting the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service, supporting the needs of our patients as we develop new service delivery models and prepare to open our new Hospital.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. Experience in Clinical Trials or Pharmacy Technical Services although not essential, are welcomed. You will be part of a strong and supportive team who can aid your learning, with opportunities for development tailored to your needs.
For further information as to the duties of the role, please see the job description. If you have further questions, or wish to arrange a visit please contact Karen Pow, Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials: Karen.Pow@wales.nhs.uk 029 20 615888 ext. 6601
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 31/03/2027. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
* To contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients, ensuring that the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are applied
* Under the general direction of the Principal Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Technician, to undertake the day to day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users
* To undertake technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and to maintain competences and accreditation in this area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician clinical (ACPT) or working towards
* Other health or pharmaceutical e.g NVQ Assessor
* GCP training
Experience
* Recent experience in Hospital Pharmacy
* Recent experience in hospital Pharmacy Clinical Trials services
* Recent experience in hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Services
* Supervisory experience
Skills and Attributes
* Demonstrable commitment to CPD
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to use own initiative
Other
* Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the department
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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.
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