NHS Jobs • Cheltenham GL53 9DZ

Research and Development Pharmacist

About this role

Clinical Trials To ensure adequate IMP stock control procedures are enacted within the R&D Pharmacy, including drug accountability To work with the R&D Pharmacy Lead to ensure that new CTIMPs have undergone appropriate pharmacy feasibility and GCP checks. To analyse a range of options when considering new CTIMPs. To receive and process prescriptions and other requests for medicinal products relating to CTIMPs . To arrange, under the supervision of the R&D Pharmacy Lead, necessary supplies and aspects of clinical trial protocols. To assist with set up of Pharmacy Location Files and ensure they are well maintained. To support the R&D Pharmacy Lead and Head of R&D in monitoring the financial impact of CTIMPs and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, as appropriate. To support the safe and appropriate use of the digital environment to record clinical trial activities, complying with information governance and data protection standards across all digital systems. Tobe responsible for safe and secure storage and handling of medicines To take part in and supervise the dispensing and handout of IMP, To support with the monitoring of the tariff for charges for clinical trial activities, recommending adjustments to ensure accurate cost recovery and sustainability. To support the capture, recording and reporting of all clinical trial activity, including use of spreadsheets and other digital and record keeping tools. Pharmacy Professional To be accountable for own professional actions, guided by local, national and professional protocols and legal frameworks. To maintain current awareness of good practice and undertake continuing professional development to ensure the maintenance of clinical and professional competency. To advise other healthcare professionals on the safe and appropriate use of medicines. To participate in department and trust error reporting systems and processes. To comply with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures. To follow all R&D pharmacy standard operating procedures To report on key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement. To develop links and network with regional and national pharmacy research and clinical trial groups. To plan and organise own workload, prioritising appropriately. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas