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Job overview

Every patient has the right to participate in research.  At North Bristol NHS Trust we aim to give patients the opportunity to take part in research and contribute to the future of medical care.

Come and develop your career as part of the specialist pharmacy team providing a clinical trials service within one of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art teaching hospitals in Europe … all set within a cultural and thriving modern city in a beautiful part of the country. 

We are seeking a qualified pharmacy technician with the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to join a dynamic team responsible for maintaining a portfolio of 100+ clinical trials. You must be well organised, methodical and have a keen eye for detail.  You will be expected to work effectively both independently and as part of the team.

This is a developmental role focused on providing technical support for the safe and efficient delivery of clinical trials within our pharmacy department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop expertise in clinical trials procedures, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and relevant regulations.

Banding will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. With demonstrated competency and continuous professional development, there is a clear and automatic progression path to a Band 5 Specialist Pharmacy Technician position within the team.

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Main duties of the job

• The “set-up” and “close-down” of clinical trials with support from senior team members;
• Participation in the day-to-day tasks relating to the delivery of clinical trials which includes routine stock control, quality assessment, supporting the dispensing/checking of clinical trial Investigational Medicinal Products (ctIMPs), and the completion of all associated documentation (e.g. temperature monitoring data/reports);
• Raising of all relevant documentation and controlled pharmacy procedures related to trial activity, which includes the training of all pharmacy staff in aspects of clinical trials (e.g. dispensing staff);
• Providing support to NBT Pharmacy Technical Services staff who will be responsible for the compounding of any aseptic products into a ready-to-use form for clinical trials;
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with the NBT Research & Development team, Principal Investigators and Research teams;
• Involvement in CRA (Clinical Research Associate) visits and external audits;
• Supporting the implementation of service improvements to the Pharmacy clinical trials service

 Please see the job description for a full list of duties.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, North Somerset  and  South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Newport, Chepstow).