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We have a full-time vacancy for a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant Band 2 (with progression to Band 3).

You must have good communication skills, attention to detail and be able to work under pressure. You will also be expected to work effectively both independently and as a part of the team. Full training will be provided for this post but IT skills and pharmacy experience are desirable.

Your main duty would be to assist in the provision of a clinical trials pharmacy service for the patients within the Trust. You will be expected to:

• Label and dispense clinical trial medication according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Receive and check deliveries for accuracy and ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and maintained
• Monitor and record the environmental temperature on a daily basis and provide stock top-up service where required
• Accurately count and record all clinical trials materials that are returned to pharmacy
• Set up and confirm/cancel appointments/meetings with research personnel on behalf of the pharmacy clinical trials team and resolve basic enquiries as appropriate
• Assist with the maintenance of clinical trials records and files

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Role Summary – Band 2

• To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy clinical trial services for patients within the Trust including dispensing clinical trial prescriptions, environmental monitoring, stock management, administrative duties and supporting monitoring visits.

Role Summary – Band 3(following completion Band 2 to 3 Progression Portfolio)

• To deal with complex dispensing stock management and day-to-day issues.
• In the absence of the clinical trials pharmacy technician, plan the daily dispensing and workload, prioritising as required.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of the pharmacy file.
• To supervise the work of Band 2 staff members and contribute where appropriate to the training of new staff.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.