Pharmacovigilance (PV) Associate

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Job Description:

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

1. To support the PV Pharmacist in ensuring that all adverse effects are reported accurately and managed according to Polar Speed and Pharma Client timeframes.

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, split shifts basis to cover the hours of 8am-6pm on a rotational basis.

Accountability:

1. Assist the work of the PV Pharmacist to ensure completion of all daily PV tasks as specified in the F0201 checklist.

2. Responsibility for the administration, triage and reporting of all PV and safety reports for further investigation.

3. Complete daily and monthly source data quality checks to ensure that all adverse events are reported accurately within the required timeframes.

4. Monitor (and complete) follow up from Pharma clients and escalate to PV Pharmacist when required.

5. Support the PV Pharmacist in all safety and PV activities, including delivery of Pharmacovigilance training and complaints and incidents workshops.

6. Complete and maintain compliance to all Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).

Specialised Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

1. Excellent organisational and communication skills.

2. Therapy knowledge for specific homecare therapies.

3. MHRA Guidance on wholesale dealing.

4. Knowledge of Responsible Pharmacist Regulations.

5. Excellent understanding of IT systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Cegedim Pharmacy Manager, Excel.

6. Must demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality.

7. Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

8. Must be able to work well under pressure and ability to prioritise workload.

9. Team player mentality.

10. Must be able to work flexibly according to business needs, which may be of an urgent medical nature.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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