Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support clinical pharmacy services for clinical trials for patients at KCH (including DH, PRUH and the South Sites) in conjunction with the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Trials. Liaising with the appropriate clinical pharmacy team, clinical trial research teams, the KHPCTO staff, Clinical Research Associates, R&D staff, Investigators and other staff groups involved in Clinical trials as appropriate.

To lead and manage the workflow of Clinical Trials Pharmacy at PRUH. To manage operational activities and personnel resources by compiling the departmental PRUH CT pharmacy rota and ensure staffing is adequate for the requirement of the service on a day-to-day basis.

To provide education and training to pharmacy and other staff in relation to clinical trials.

To supervise the dispensing of clinical trials medicines and ensure safe dispensing of (IMPs and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products (NIMPs)) at KCH.

To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national objectives and Kings Health Partners strategies.

To establish and maintain processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance.

To provide advice on pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are met and activities performed in adherence with Good Clinical Practice.

To identify and manage the risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials.

To participate regularly in key clinical trials meetings and other clinical meetings, as appropriate.

To be responsible for the supervision of monitoring visits from organisations throughout the trial.

To propose changes to working practices that will maximise the potential for efficiency and safety.

To propose and implement policies, guidelines and procedures designed to improve the pharmacy service to patients in conjunction with the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

To participate in the clinical screening of prescriptions, including clinical trial and chemotherapy regimens.

To contribute to and participate in the clinical/ward pharmacy service and to provide highly specialised evidence-based clinical advice and information to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients.

To provide specialist advice in relation to clinical trials for patients and recommendations to principal investigators of clinical trials on matters related to the pharmaceutical and legal aspects of clinical trial development.

To manage the Clinical Trial Co-ordinator (PRUH), taking responsibility for their training requirements and ensuring annual appraisals and periodic one-to-one meetings are held.

To work cross-site at the DH Clinical Trials Pharmacy department as rostered (and the south sites as required), providing service support and for additional exposure to development opportunities.

To ensure specific storage conditions are adhered to, including the regular monitoring of temperature and following correct procedures in the event of temperature excursions.

To be responsible, with management support, for own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.