Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials and Oncology

To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials. To understand EU and UK Clinical Trial legislation relating to GCP, GMP and medicines management and ensure incorporation into the implementation of new clinical trials. To deliver specialist education and training in Clinical Trials to other healthcare professionals within the Trust.

To work as a member of the UHCW Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, supporting the management of any clinical trials involving medicines. Including:
To support the delivery of a safe, comprehensive, high quality, cost-efficient Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service to UHCW, including feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments. To work with and support the pharmacy team working within clinical trial implementation isting the team undergoing statutory MHRA GCP inspections and implement corrective or preventative actions. Assisting the development of policies, guidelines, audits and research relating to the use of medicines and devices within clinical trials.

Working closely with the Technical Services team to support the safe introduction of clinical trials that involve the preparation of parenteral IMPs (investigational medicinal products). Ensuring the receipt, storage, dispensing and destruction of IMP is safe and secure according to relevant regulations and legislation. Creating and validating Clinical Trial prescriptions, including using an electronic prescribing system for Chemotherapy prescriptions where possible.

Dispensing IMPs as and when required, particularly for Clinical Trials which are highly complex and require advanced skills and knowledge. To support the implementation of new services (e.g. implementation of ATMP studies) and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System. Undertake tasks as delegated by the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials. To deputise for specific aspects for the Senior Pharmacist Clinical Trials as necessary.

To provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology. Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team attending meetings as required. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality. Provide education to other healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical aspects treating patients within your clinical speciality.

Pro-actively influence safe and cost effective medicines use with other clinical staff within your clinical speciality. This will include new drug and device evaluations, financial reporting and development of policies as required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.