Job summary (40% Clinical Paediatrics / 60% Paediatric Clinical Trials) We are looking to recruit a Paediatric Clinical Trial Pharmacist As the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist for paediatrics, the candidate will work with the CMG, the children's research team & pharmacy trials team. The candidate will be expected to liaise with commercial companies, to ensure comprehensive trials support for new & ongoing studies Candidates should have experience of working in clinical trials, clinically providing the care, in the logistics & set up. A working understanding of Good Clinical Practice is critical The candidate will have experience of providing medicines care & pharmaceutical service to children You should have several years post qualification experience & a post-graduate diploma & broad experience of paediatric pharmacy. The right candidate will be an innovative pharmacist who wants to develop both themselves & the pharmacy service Both roles will require independent work, have great attention to detail, must possess excellent verbal, written communication skills & effective influencing & negotiating skills You must be a Registered UK Pharmacist to apply for this post Main duties of the job Support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials in the provision & development of the clinical trials service ensuring that clinical trial procedures for studies involving Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and related substances comply with all regulations Conduct clinical & feasibility reviews of clinical trial protocols involving IMPs Handle negotiations with sponsors & investigators concerning facilities, resources, capacity planning, and financial arrangements in clinical trial management Act as the professional lead for all aspects of pharmaceutical input in line with legal requirements &Good Clinical Practice Line manage pharmacy personnel as needed Develop & implement local policies & guidelines for Women's & Children's Medicines Professionally check, dispense, & perform final accuracy checks on clinical trial prescriptions per Trust standards Maintain & develop expert clinical practice in the area of specialty. Lead & develop the specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area, ensuring the safe, clinical, &cost-effective use of medicines UHL in line with local & national standards and policies. Deliver highly specialised pharmaceutical care to patients and support healthcare staff in meeting risk management, financial management, & clinical governance responsibilities related to medicine use About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Job description Job responsibilities Comply with all UHL policies and procedures including those relating specifically to pharmacy, in particular the Leicestershire Medicines Code The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians must be adhered to at all times. Supporting the Chief Pharmacist in specific pharmacy management issues and projects and contribute to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy department Contributing to and/or conducting relevant clinical audits to facilitate Clinical Governance requirements Undertaking and documenting continuing professional development. Participating in rostered flexible shift working including evening, weekend and bank holiday arrangements in line with service commitments. Including dispensary work when required Undertake on call duties as required by the needs of the service Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be required as agreed by senior staff. Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role Job description Job responsibilities Comply with all UHL policies and procedures including those relating specifically to pharmacy, in particular the Leicestershire Medicines Code The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians must be adhered to at all times. Supporting the Chief Pharmacist in specific pharmacy management issues and projects and contribute to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy department Contributing to and/or conducting relevant clinical audits to facilitate Clinical Governance requirements Undertaking and documenting continuing professional development. Participating in rostered flexible shift working including evening, weekend and bank holiday arrangements in line with service commitments. Including dispensary work when required Undertake on call duties as required by the needs of the service Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be required as agreed by senior staff. Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Masters level degree in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate clinical qualification or experience to an equivalent level Postgraduate Clinical qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Evidence of Leadership development/qualification ? Evidence of Practice Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken Membership of NPPG Membership of UKCPA Supervisory/management training/qualification Registered Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Relevant Equivalent post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Medical/nursing and pharmacy staff training Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines Experience of conducting and managing audit or research projects Management experience with responsibility for pharmacists and other associated staff groups Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist. Extensive clinical experience within Women's and Children's Demonstrable continuing professional development (CPD) Evidence of involvement in service development Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines. Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Desirable Relevant equivalent recent post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital Experience of working within a range of clinical specialities Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level Publications and professional presentations in area of speciality Publications and professional presentations Attendance on clinician ward rounds Experience of supervision/management of staff Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent written / oral communication skills Good interpersonal skills at all levels Effective listening skills Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Problem solving skills Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement Desirable Interpreting / production of financial reports Experience of audit / data collection/research Skills Essential Reliable/Willingness to learn Presentation skills Competent IT skills Evidence of team building and leadership skills Strong delegation skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrates effective listening skills Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders Problem solving ability Organisational awareness Proactive and Innovative Multidisciplinary team working Desire to deliver a quality pharmacy service Able to work alone and as part of a team Desirable Experience supervisory/management training Experience of management of staff in previous post Experience working with electronic prescribing systems for chemotherapy and general prescribing Experience validating electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems. Interpreting / production of financial reports Experience of audit / data collection/research Interpretation of data Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to demonstrate achievement of set goals Able to work alone and as part of a team Good time management of self and others Ability to cope under stressful situations Desirable Ability to show commitment to both ward and pharmacy and reconcile conflicting priorities Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Other requirements specific to the role Essential Knowledge of the legal/regulatory environment for medicines and clinical trials Highly specialised knowledge of drugs used and therapeutic trends within the specialty Knowledge of Health care systems and NHS changes Clinical Governance Demonstrable awareness and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS Desirable Awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA and involved in implementation of relevant guidance Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Masters level degree in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate clinical qualification or experience to an equivalent level Postgraduate Clinical qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Evidence of Leadership development/qualification ? Evidence of Practice Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken Membership of NPPG Membership of UKCPA Supervisory/management training/qualification Registered Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Relevant Equivalent post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Medical/nursing and pharmacy staff training Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines Experience of conducting and managing audit or research projects Management experience with responsibility for pharmacists and other associated staff groups Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist. Extensive clinical experience within Women's and Children's Demonstrable continuing professional development (CPD) Evidence of involvement in service development Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines. Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Desirable Relevant equivalent recent post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital Experience of working within a range of clinical specialities Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level Publications and professional presentations in area of speciality Publications and professional presentations Attendance on clinician ward rounds Experience of supervision/management of staff Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent written / oral communication skills Good interpersonal skills at all levels Effective listening skills Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Problem solving skills Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement Desirable Interpreting / production of financial reports Experience of audit / data collection/research Skills Essential Reliable/Willingness to learn Presentation skills Competent IT skills Evidence of team building and leadership skills Strong delegation skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrates effective listening skills Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders Problem solving ability Organisational awareness Proactive and Innovative Multidisciplinary team working Desire to deliver a quality pharmacy service Able to work alone and as part of a team Desirable Experience supervisory/management training Experience of management of staff in previous post Experience working with electronic prescribing systems for chemotherapy and general prescribing Experience validating electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems. Interpreting / production of financial reports Experience of audit / data collection/research Interpretation of data Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to demonstrate achievement of set goals Able to work alone and as part of a team Good time management of self and others Ability to cope under stressful situations Desirable Ability to show commitment to both ward and pharmacy and reconcile conflicting priorities Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Other requirements specific to the role Essential Knowledge of the legal/regulatory environment for medicines and clinical trials Highly specialised knowledge of drugs used and therapeutic trends within the specialty Knowledge of Health care systems and NHS changes Clinical Governance Demonstrable awareness and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS Desirable Awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA and involved in implementation of relevant guidance Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website