Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Trials team and contribute to our growing service. The Pharmacy department is a diverse and inclusive team.

This advert is for a vacancy for 15.5 hours per week; hours of work will be confirmed between the successful applicant and the line manager.

We will consider applications for existing Pharmacy staff to undertake this role in conjunction with their current role in line with our service requirements., To act as a member of the pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties commensurate with the professional role of a pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacist whilst working within the legal requirements, Trust policies and department procedures as laid down by the department and the Trust.

Main duties for this role will include supporting the pharmacist after set up of a new clinical trial to maintain the medication, training logs and standard operating procedures. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing monitoring visits, maintaining files, close out visits and achieving. The service will be developing to include medicines reconciliation of new patients recruited to clinical trials.

To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department which will include participating in the weekend rota, bank holiday rota and late clinic rota.

Our vibrant team consists of approximately 90 highly skilled staff who work together to empower our patients to use medicines safely and effectively to improve their health outcomes. The successful candidate will benefit from drawing on the knowledge and experience of approachable staff so you will feel supported and mentored throughout your learning journey. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive and structured learning environment enabling you to strive for success.

All roles within the trust require staff to demonstrate our core values and behaviours in the care they provide to patients. All members of staff should consider these behaviours and essential part of their job role.

COLLABORATION - We work positively with others to achieve shared aims.ACCOUNTABILITY - We act with professionalism and integrity, delivering what we commit to, embedding learning when things do not go to plan.RESPECT - We are anti-discriminatory, treating people fairly and creating a sense of belonging and pride.EMPOWERMENT - We speak out when things don't feel right, we are innovative and make changes to support continuous improvement.SUPPORT - We are compassionate, listen attentively and are kind to ourselves and each other.