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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
272-7266147
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£24,465 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Research

Band 2

Job overview

  • To provide technical support to Pharmacy Clinical Research service and the wider Clinical Research Team with the aim of providing safe management of clinical researches within the hospital.
  • To participate in the training and development activities of the Division as appropriate. 

Main duties of the job

  • To apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical research activities and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to clinical researches. 
  • To provide dispensing support to the Pharmacy Clinical Research service and to support medicines management activities of the clinical research IMPs. 
  • To participate in the provision of an efficient Pharmacy Service to the Trust by developing and maintaining the necessary validations for your assigned duties. 
  • To participate in the training and development activities of the Division as appropriate. 

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

 

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Basic keyboard skills
  • Good numeric and literacy skills.
  • Commitment to undertake training
Desirable criteria
  • Hospital or community pharmacy experience

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • 3 GCSE’s including Science, Maths and English language at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
Desirable criteria
  • BTEC Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science
  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • 2 GCSE Science at Grade C or above
  • ECDL

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues.
  • Possess tact and diplomacy where appropriate
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Motivated
  • Able to follow set procedures
  • Able to work methodically, accurately and with speed while under pressure.
  • Be able to show initiative
  • Ability to work on their own
  • Must be physically fit to be able to work in a standing position for most of the day. (While physical, this relates to the ability to perform organisational duties effectively).
  • Be able to undertake manipulation of syringes and devices for aseptic dispensing
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to manage their own time
  • Desire to work in the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shy Lih Teo
Job title
Deputy Chief Pharmacist (Operational Services)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 644326
Additional information

If you'd like to arrange a visit to our site, please contact Dawn Barnes, Admin Officer at the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Department. 

Tel: 01302 644666

Email: [email protected] 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
01302 644666
Telephone
01302 644666
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