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Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Research


Company : Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT


Location : Doncaster, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job summaryTo provide technical support to Pharmacy Clinical Research service and the wider ClinicalResearch Team with the aim of providing safe management of clinical researches within thehospital. To participate in the training and development activities of the Division as appropriate. Main duties of the jobTo apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical research activities and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to clinical researches. To provide dispensing support to the Pharmacy Clinical Research service and to support medicines management activities of the clinical research IMPs. To participate in the provision of an efficient Pharmacy Service to the Trust by developing and maintaining the necessary validations for your assigned duties. To participate in the training and development activities of the Division as appropriate. About usDBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialBasic keyboard skills Good numeric and literacy skills. Commitment to undertake training DesirableHospital or community pharmacy experience Qualifications & TrainingEssential3 GCSE's including Science, Maths and English language at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification/relevant experience. DesirableBTEC Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent 2 GCSE Science at Grade C or above ECDL Personal Attributes & SkillsEssentialAble to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues. Possess tact and diplomacy where appropriate Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to work as a team Motivated Able to follow set procedures Able to work methodically, accurately and with speed while under pressure. Be able to show initiative Ability to work on their own Must be physically fit to be able to work in a standing position for most of the day. (While physical, this relates to the ability to perform organisational duties effectively). Be able to undertake manipulation of syringes and devices for aseptic dispensing DesirableAbility to manage their own time Desire to work in the NHS Person Specification Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialBasic keyboard skills Good numeric and literacy skills. Commitment to undertake training DesirableHospital or community pharmacy experience Qualifications & TrainingEssential3 GCSE's including Science, Maths and English language at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification/relevant experience. DesirableBTEC Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent 2 GCSE Science at Grade C or above ECDL Personal Attributes & SkillsEssentialAble to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues. Possess tact and diplomacy where appropriate Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to work as a team Motivated Able to follow set procedures Able to work methodically, accurately and with speed while under pressure. Be able to show initiative Ability to work on their own Must be physically fit to be able to work in a standing position for most of the day. (While physical, this relates to the ability to perform organisational duties effectively). Be able to undertake manipulation of syringes and devices for aseptic dispensing DesirableAbility to manage their own time Desire to work in the NHS Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameDoncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT AddressDoncaster Royal InfirmaryArmthorpe RoadDoncasterDN2 5LTEmployer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr