Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join our dedicated award winning Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team in the delivery of a high quality, safe and effective clinical trials service to the patients and staff within Oxford Health Foundation trust, and wider research community. Attention to detail and accuracy in following procedures is essential for this role.



This post would be suitable for anybody who has previous Pharmacy experience, including community Pharmacy experience and is looking to transition to a career in clinical trials and research, or anybody looking for a new challenge and is keen to learn and work within a dedicated team. Full appropriate training will be provided.



You will have a variety of duties within the department, including the supply of clinical trial medication to study participants, receiving, and monitoring stock, and maintaining the clinical trials study information.



Our small clinical trials team is made up of pharmacists and technicians who will support you in your work.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



As part of the wider pharmacy team, you may occasionally be required to work in the dispensary, supporting the team with dispensing prescriptions, and the day to day duties of the dispensary.



An NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy would be desirable and experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment would be an advantage however full training will be provided in the department.



The majority of this role will require onsite attendance to the pharmacy department in Kennington but travel to other research sites within the Trust will occasionally be necessary.