Advanced Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital, part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales), is establishing a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials team. The role leads the service, shaping practice in a growing research portfolio and partnering with managers, clinicians and sponsors to deliver safe, compliant, and patient-centered trial activities.

The post offers leadership in a developing specialty with opportunities to influence workflow, governance and workforce development within the North Wales

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or in progress).
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy clinical trials service with IMPs oversight across a varied research portfolio.
• Review protocols and study set-up; oversee trial medicines and provide specialist pharmaceutical advice.
• Ensure regulatory and Good Clinical Practice compliance and contribute to audits, governance and service development.
• Collaborate with clinicians, research teams, sponsors and pharmacy colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality trials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Negotiation

Change management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

MPharm degree

Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Non-medical prescribing

GPhC registration

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. As part of a growing research portfolio, including significant oncology and haematology activity supported by the North Wales Cancer Centre, you will play a key role in enabling patients across North Wales to access innovative and potentially life-changing treatments through clinical research.

Working closely with pharmacy, research and development, and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will provide leadership for the clinical trials pharmacy service and contribute to its ongoing development. This is a rare opportunity to shape a newly developing specialist service, influence practice, and develop new ways of working within an expanding research environment. If you are looking for a role that combines clinical expertise, leadership, service development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care, this position offers an excellent platform to help shape the future of clinical trials pharmacy within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the pharmacy clinical trials service, ensuring the safe and compliant management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) across a varied research portfolio. Responsibilities include protocol review, study set-up, oversight of trial medicines, provision of specialist pharmaceutical advice, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and Good Clinical Practice requirements. You will work closely with clinicians, research teams, sponsors, and pharmacy colleagues to support the safe delivery of clinical trials and contribute to audit, governance, service improvement, and workforce development activities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety. You will demonstrate leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to analyse complex information and work effectively across professional boundaries. Experience in oncology, haematology, aseptic services or research would be advantageous.

The post includes participation in a weekend and public holiday rota supporting the wider pharmacy service.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
• Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Decision-making ability
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to influence and negotiate within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Good communicator, motivated, able to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of successful management of people
• Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff