About The Role
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Join us as a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Qualities We Are Looking For
* A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
* Ability to manage and motivate team members
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to lead by example
* The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
* The ability to work accurately at pace
* An innovative and enthusiastic approach to service improvement
* Behaviour consistent with NHS Tayside’s values of care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, quality and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials
* Communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set-up and running of a clinical trial
* Ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol
* Assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, and maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable
* Assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files
* Assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments, etc.
* Assist with general administration, such as organising set up meetings, etc. and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team
* There will be the opportunity to be supported to complete the post registration Vocational Framework for Pharmacy Technicians for personal and professional development
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to be part of our team as we work towards an innovative and sustainable future for pharmacy services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for professional development, with a job plan, and measurable objectives to challenge and support career growth.
Applications are welcomed from Pharmacy Technicians registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Hours of work are 37 per week. Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours will be considered. The post holder will be required to contribute to extended hours, weekend and public holiday rotas as per service requirements.
If you’d like to learn more about the department and our team before applying, we’d be happy to arrange a visit. This is a great opportunity to see the environment first hand, meet some of our team, and get a sense of the exciting work we do.
Simply contact us to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We look forward to showing you around and answering any questions you may have.
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