Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Clinical trials team as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician, where your expertise will directly support patient care and medication management. In this vital role, you will assist the lead pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy and safety while providing exceptional service to patients. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help streamline pharmacy operations, enhance patient outcomes, and uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative healthcare environment committed to excellence.

FOCUS OF THE JOB:

• To provide Pharmacy Technician support for clinical research trials within BLISS Clinical Research.
• To comply to regulations of GCP and GMP regarding drug receipt, dispensing/ preparation, storage and return of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) / commercial and comparator, required for studies taking place at BLISS Clinical Research.
• To ensure that all planned preventative maintenance and environmental monitoring of the Aseptic suite is performed in accordance with GMP guidelines.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Have a good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and must be registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pharmacy:

• To liaise with staff including the Medical Director, PI (Principal Investigator), Sub- Investigators, Clinical Manager across all BLISS sites and sponsor, regarding requirements for studies of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) / commercial and comparator.
• To ensure that documentation is completed to ensure complete accountability of study material and investigate discrepancies.
• To ensure that appropriate measures are taken that Investigational Medicinal Product / commercial and comparator are kept at the appropriate storage conditions.
• Assisting with pharmacy procedures; un-blinded and blinded dispensing of medication and supply/resupply.
• Preparation and assembly of Intravenous IMP
• To maintain documentation of storage conditions and resolve pharmacy issues for the sites.
• Investigate excursions regarding storage of study drug material.
• Assisting in regulatory audits and client monitoring visit.
• Generate and update SOP’s regarding IMP / Commercial & Comparator, when necessary.
• Responsible for appropriate training and arranging locum Pharmacist cover for BLISS CLINICAL Research, if required

Equipment:

• To be responsible for developing and maintaining a planned preventative maintenance log for the Aseptic Suite keeping a record of actions taken and liaise with the service providers to ensure timely completion of all maintenance
• To develop and maintain a planned preventative maintenance log for the Aseptic Suite keeping a record of actions taken and liaise with the service providers to ensure timely completion of all maintenance
• To assist in ordering and maintenance of clinical equipment for studies as and when required.
• To maintain all environmental standards required for the Aseptic Suite as defined in standards laid out by GMP. To ensure timely corrective actions are taken in the event of an adverse monitoring report.

Clinical Activities:

• Assisting the clinical team with necessary study tests
• Welcome patients and put them at their ease, optimising patient experience.
• Deal courteously with patients at all times.
• Ensure a pleasant and safe environment for patients.
• Encourage patients to continue on trials and to participate in future trials.

Data Management:

• Ensuring data queries are resolved in a timely manner by liaising with the data team and study monitor.

Self-Development:

• Identify areas for improvement.
• Identify potential training needs
• Maintain GPhC requirements of CPD

General:

• Participate in regular meetings with colleagues and customers.
• Identify priorities; bring issues to the attention of colleagues for the smooth running of the centre.
• Present a positive image if BLISS Clinical Research to all external individuals and bodies.
• Set a positive example to all colleagues.
• Share experience and knowledge with colleagues as appropriate and in an appropriate manner.
• Instil confidence in all patients and potential patients.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Compliance with BLISS health and Safety policy
• Compliance with BLISS policy on equality and diversity
• To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and maintain CPD as required.
• To work to the requirements of clinical trials regulation, which includes Good Clinical Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• To work according to BLISSC SOPs, guidelines and policies
• To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of patient and business related data.
• To maintain a high level of initiative and personal responsibility, liaising appropriately with team members and managers to ensure your job role is efficiently carried out
• Promote a positive image of BLISS Clinical Research to all monitors and other customer representatives.
• Implement agreed systems to ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
• To support the aims of BLISS and to represent BLISS appropriately in a professional way to all our customers
• Implement agreed systems to ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
• To support the aims of BLISS and to represent BLISS appropriately in a professional way to all our customers

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS:

Required to travel to individual BLISS Research sites as appropriate for training, equipment issues and client visits.

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person