Lead Pharmacist Cancer Clinical Trials

Are you a Pharmacist with Clinical Trials experience looking to work within one of London's most esteemed Trusts?

Join us as the Cancer Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist and play a vital role in advancing cancer research and patient care. You'll help deliver a high-quality, responsive and innovative pharmacy service supporting haematology and oncology clinical trials across the Trust. Working closely with research teams, investigators, and sponsors, you'll ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of trial medicines, in full accordance with GCP and GMP standards.

You'll oversee the clinical and operational aspects of trial delivery, from feasibility and protocol review to the manufacturing, dispensing and monitoring of investigational products, ensuring every stage meets the highest clinical and ethical standards. With your expertise, you'll support pharmacy staff in developing their knowledge and confidence in trial processes, contribute to the creation of policies and procedures that strengthen service delivery, and help maintain a flexible, patient-focused approach to research.

This is a dynamic opportunity to combine leadership, clinical excellence and innovation, driving forward life-changing cancer therapies while ensuring patients receive the safest and most effective treatment possible.

Please note this is maternity cover for 1 year fixed term

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines within haematology and oncology clinical trials in line with GCP and GMP standards.
• Work collaboratively with research teams, investigators, feasibility officers and sponsors to support the smooth initiation and delivery of trials.
• Oversee the clinical and operational management of investigational medicinal products including manufacturing, dispensing and accountability.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff on all aspects of oncology and haematology clinical trials.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and training that enhance the quality and consistency of the clinical trials service.
• Support, mentor and train pharmacy staff to build knowledge, competence and confidence in clinical trial processes and governance

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the GPhC
• GCP and GMP training
• Diploma/MSc in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• London Cancer Alliance Passport for SACT Screening (or equivalent)
• Appropriate short management courses
• Independent prescriber

Experience

• Haematology and/ or Oncology experience
• Clinical Trials experience
• This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (aseptic services, clinical trials, ward services, dispensing and medicines information)
• Practical Clinical experience
• Screening IV SACT
• Setting-up and managing clinical trials
• Using electronic prescribing systems
• Experience in management of others

Skills

• Able to interpret and apply complex guidance, including GCP and GMP, to everyday situations.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, including managing financial risks
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own training needs
• Word and Excel at an advanced level
• Communicates best practice and demonstrates good leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve service quality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head Pharmacy Clinical Trials & Advanced Therapies