Lead Paediatric Clinical Trial Pharmacist

Job overview

(40% Clinical Paediatrics / 60% Paediatric Clinical Trials)

We are looking to recruit a Paediatric Clinical Trial Pharmacist

As the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist for paediatrics, the candidate will work with the CMG, the children’s research team & pharmacy trials team. The candidate will be expected to liaise with commercial companies, to ensure comprehensive trials support for new & ongoing studies

Candidates should have experience of working in clinical trials, clinically providing the care, in the logistics & set up. A working understanding of Good Clinical Practice is critical

The candidate will have experience of providing medicines care & pharmaceutical service to children

You should have several years post qualification experience & a post-graduate diploma & broad experience of paediatric pharmacy. The right candidate will be an innovative pharmacist who wants to develop both themselves & the pharmacy service

Both roles will require independent work, have great attention to detail, must possess excellent verbal, written communication skills & effective influencing & negotiating skills

You must be a Registered UK Pharmacist to apply for this post

• Support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials in the provision & development of the clinical trials service ensuring that clinical trial procedures for studies involving Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and related substances comply with all regulations
• Conduct clinical & feasibility reviews of clinical trial protocols involving IMPs
• Handle negotiations with sponsors & investigators concerning facilities, resources, capacity planning, and financial arrangements in clinical trial management
• Act as the professional lead for all aspects of pharmaceutical input in line with legal requirements &Good Clinical Practice
• Line manage pharmacy personnel as needed
• Develop & implement local policies & guidelines for Women’s & Children’s Medicines
• Professionally check, dispense, & perform final accuracy checks on clinical trial prescriptions per Trust standards
• Maintain & develop expert clinical practice in the area of specialty.
• Lead & develop the specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area, ensuring the safe, clinical, &cost-effective use of medicines UHL in line with local & national standards and policies.
• Deliver highly specialised pharmaceutical care to patients and support healthcare staff in meeting risk management, financial management, & clinical governance responsibilities related to medicine use

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

• Comply with all UHL policies and procedures including those relating specifically to pharmacy, in particular the Leicestershire Medicines Code
• The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians must be adhered to at all times.
• Supporting the Chief Pharmacist in specific pharmacy management issues and projects and contribute to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy department
• Contributing to and/or conducting relevant clinical audits to facilitate Clinical Governance requirements
• Undertaking and documenting continuing professional development.
• Participating in rostered flexible shift working including evening, weekend and bank holiday arrangements in line with service commitments. Including dispensary work when required
• Undertake on call duties as required by the needs of the service
• Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be required as agreed by senior staff.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Masters level degree in pharmacy
• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate clinical qualification or experience to an equivalent level
• Postgraduate Clinical qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma
• Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Evidence of Leadership development/qualification  Evidence of Practice
• Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken
• Membership of NPPG
• Membership of UKCPA
• Supervisory/management training/qualification
• Registered Independent Prescriber

Experience

• Relevant Equivalent post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Medical/nursing and pharmacy staff training
• Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines
• Experience of conducting and managing audit or research projects
• Management experience with responsibility for pharmacists and other associated staff groups
• Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist.
• Extensive clinical experience within Women’s and Children’s
• Demonstrable continuing professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of involvement in service development
• Implementation of change affecting pharmacy and other disciplines.
• Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty
• Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty

• Relevant equivalent recent post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital
• Experience of working within a range of clinical specialities
• Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level
• Publications and professional presentations in area of speciality
• Publications and professional presentations
• Attendance on clinician ward rounds
• Experience of supervision/management of staff

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent written / oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills at all levels
• Effective listening skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Problem solving skills Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement

• Interpreting / production of financial reports
• Experience of audit / data collection/research

Skills

• Reliable/Willingness to learn
• Presentation skills
• Competent IT skills
• Evidence of team building and leadership skills
• Strong delegation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
• Problem solving ability
• Organisational awareness
• Proactive and Innovative
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Desire to deliver a quality pharmacy service
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

• Experience supervisory/management training
• Experience of management of staff in previous post
• Experience working with electronic prescribing systems for chemotherapy and general prescribing
• Experience validating electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems.
• Interpreting / production of financial reports
• Experience of audit / data collection/research
• Interpretation of data

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to demonstrate achievement of set goals
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Good time management of self and others
• Ability to cope under stressful situations

• Ability to show commitment to both ward and pharmacy and reconcile conflicting priorities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

• Knowledge of the legal/regulatory environment for medicines and clinical trials
• Highly specialised knowledge of drugs used and therapeutic trends within the specialty
• Knowledge of Health care systems and NHS changes
• Clinical Governance
• Demonstrable awareness and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS

• Awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA and involved in implementation of relevant guidance

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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