Senior Pharmacy Assistant Clinical Trials

To perform dispensing duties for clinical trial drugs in accordance with specific protocol procedures

To select trial packs and complete patient label directions following protocol.

To complete patients accountability and running log for all trial patients

To perform housekeeping duties including temperature monitoring, expiry date checks, and the archiving of trial data (under supervision)

To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedures

Dispensary and Controlled drugs

To dispense for in-patients, out-patients and patient discharge

To ensure accuracy of work during all stages of the dispensing process.

To ensure records and controls are correctly maintained using the pharmacy computer system and paper records and by following the Pharmacy Archive procedure

To relabel patients own drugs for reuse after assessment of suitability in the dispensary.

To perform reception duties including dealing with patient and NHS staff enquiries either face to face or by telephone.

To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedure

To perform controlled drug audits

Distribution

To assist in the Top Up and stock supplies to clinical departments when needed.

To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedures

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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ 2 or equivalent in pharmacy services; - Good general education; - GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English

Desirable: - GCP accreditation

Experience

Essential: - Experience in a pharmacy environment

Desirable: - Supervisory experience

Practical and intellectual skill

Essential: - Good all round communication skills both verbal and written; - Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work; - Good Computer Skills

Desirable: - Supervisory experience