Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about contributing to the evidence base for the future care of patients. We have funding for a 5-month fixed term contract or secondment to our Clinical Research Network Wessex award-winning team and specialist pharmacists to set-up and support clinical trials across our two sites.
Hampshire Hospitals is part of the regional Commercial Research Delivery Centre. We currently support trials in Oncology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Microbiology, Haemophilia, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (for which HHFT is a tertiary referral centre) and Paediatrics.
What we look for:
1. An accomplished communicator, with skills in team working and self-direction
2. A pharmacy technician committed to providing the highest quality of research and care for patients, with experience of service improvement
What we offer:
3. Supportive and friendly teams, both within Pharmacy and the Trust
4. Opportunities for training and development, both personal and professional
5. Collaborative working within and outside of the Trust
Your life outside HHFT is important. We are happy to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements. These can be discussed at interview
Main duties of the job
6. To support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service provided to the Research Department and Trust wide with respect to Medicines Management
7. To deputise for the Pharmacist supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of the clinical trials pharmacy service for Hampshire Hospitals, ensuring the requirements of pharmacy customers are met in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation, national guidance and departmental objectives.
8. To manage workflow to ensure the effective operation of the Services provided to the Research Department.
9. To ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are continuously delivered
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search or .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition, this post has a training element and the post holder will provide a mentoring and training role for new and junior staff.
Please see attached Job Description
Person specification
Training & qualifications
Essential criteria
10. NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
11. Accredited Checking Technician qualification
12. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable criteria
13. Current ICH-GCP in clinical trials
14. Current NVQ – Internal Assessor Qualification or NVQ1 – Assessor – A1
15. Education supervisor/train the trainer or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. NHS clinical services experience, including providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service and education and training of others
17. Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team
18. •Advanced communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of Research and Clinical Trials practice
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
20. Good attention to detail and accuracy
21. Ability to organise self and others
22. Demonstrates the ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle
Desirable criteria
23. Demonstrate awareness of healthcare research