Deputy Chief Technician, Clinical Trials Band 6 - Chelsea based
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our clinical trials team at the Chelsea site of the Royal Marsden.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
It is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Clinical Trials Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.
The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023, and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to become a truly paperless department.
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials. You will work closely with the Chief Technician to directly supervise and manage staff to co-ordinate the daily running of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials GCP service and the Clinical Trial dispensary. Ensuring a prompt, safe, efficient and accurate Pharmacy Clinical Trials GCP service and Clinical Trial dispensing service is provided at all times.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
2.1 To directly supervise and manage staff to co-ordinate the daily running of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials GCP service and the Clinical Trial dispensary.
2.2 To ensure a prompt, safe, efficient and accurate Pharmacy Clinical Trials GCP service and Clinical Trial dispensing service is provided at all times.
2.3 To support the Clinical Trials Operations Manager, Chief Technician, Clinical Trials and Deputy Chief Technicians at the other site to ensure a consistent service across the two sites.
2.4 Co-ordinate and deliver training for all staff working in the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team ensuring they conduct duties within legislations and local procedures/policies
2.5 To assist the Chief /Deputy Chief Technician, Aseptic Services, through training and monitoring staff in the aseptic preparation of Clinical Trials.
2.6 To deputise for the Chief Technician, Clinical Trials in their absence
2.7 Participate with all activities within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team
This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024
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