Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

Main area Pharmacy Clinical Trials Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1 in 6 weekends) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends) Job ref 321-CORP B7-INT

Site Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed) Town Oxford Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/12/:59 Interview date 11/12/2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Job overview

Hello, my name is Sergio and I am one of the Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department. We are a multicultural team which values diversity, inclusion, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in advancing our portfolio of innovative clinical trials. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine pharmaceutical and project management expertise.

As a Clinical Trials Pharmacist you will orchestrate and manage pharmacy aspects within our clinical trials. Your responsibilities will include undergoing the updating and preparation of in-house documentation, overseeing supply and storage of investigational medicinal products, and contributing to the success of pharmacy participation in clinical trials that shape the future of medicine.

The post will allow you to gain experience in Aseptic Preparation of the IMPs in our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit.

Main duties of the job

Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trial from setup to close down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:

• Feasibility review to determine if trial can be supported by clinical trials pharmacy.
• Present costings to sponsors for pharmacy operational expenses during the trial.
• Setup and update study specific documents.
• Process amendments in timely manner.
• Proactively address challenges to ensure progression of trials, maintaining patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide regular updates on pharmaceutical aspects of trials to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Accuracy check oral and aseptically prepared trial medications as required.
• Coordinate and deliver Pharmacy support to Researchers in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Work with the dedicated Clinical Trial Team to plan the workload for Pharmacy Services for the Trust and ensure operational implementation.
• Ensure Pharmacy procedures relating to clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products are in accordance with appropriate regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP) and with Research Governance Framework.
• Provide highly specialised professional expertise to Researchers in the development of clinical trial protocols involving medication and related substances and to provide advice & information regarding the application for Clinical Trial Authorisation certification from the MHRA.
• Interact with and support Clinical Trial Technicians and Senior Technical Officer.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Person specification

• M Pharm Qualified to masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain)
• Wide Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good team member
• Good time management and well organised
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good negotiation skills. Good interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate Research Qualification
• Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience
• Aseptic Unit experience
• Research Ethics experience / training
• Involvement in developing a service
• Experience in presenting to a group

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

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