Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Trials

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

• To provide excellent customer service to patients and their carers presenting at the pharmacy research hatch and on the telephone
• To participate in all aspects of dispensing for the Clinical Trials service at Chelsea (both IV and oral medication) and ensure an efficient, structured and accurate service
• Assist in the directing, supervising and co-ordinating teams of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants s in the daily running of the clinical trial (CT) dispensary according to standard operating procedures and delegate to other members of staff where appropriate.
• Collate and co-ordinate the CT dispensary by producing the CT dispensary daily list to efficiently manage time and workload
• Issue clinical trial medication to patients and counsel them on their trial medication when appropriate.
• To be responsible for the co-ordination of the receipt, storage and supply of clinical trial medication within the Pharmacy Department.
• To provide clerical support for the Senior Technicians Clinical Trials, Deputy Chief Technicians Clinical Trials, Chief Technician Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations Manager, Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials and Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials as required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or relevant GPhC accredited Training Programme equivalent to Level 2

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Experience of preparing & dispensing prescriptions
• Experience of ordering and stock management
• Working with and liaising with other healthcare professionals

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in NHS or other health care setting
• Clinical Trials Experience

Skills Abilities / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to use Microsoft office applications eg Word, excel and outlook

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Calm under pressure, maintaining accuracy to detail
• Adaptable to change
• Prepared to take responsibility and able to work without direct supervision
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Well presented to appropriate standard for working in clinical area
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Desirable criteria

• Interest in healthcare provision
• Ability to train other members of staff

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