Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Clinical Trials and Research

NHS; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist to support clinical trials and research. The successful candidate will coordinate clinical trials and ensure compliance with good practices. Candidates should possess a pharmacy degree, be a registered UK Pharmacist, and have relevant clinical pharmacy experience. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model based in Cheadle, with development opportunities in clinical trials.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Must be a registered UK Pharmacist (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent preferred.
• Substantial experience working in a hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the pharmaceutical service for clinical trials.
• Assist in the setup and delivery of clinical trials.
• Coordinate clinical trials ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Experience in hospital pharmacy

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Strong communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registered UK Pharmacist (GPhC)

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Accredited Membership of RPS

Management/Leadership qualification relevant to the NHS

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Clinical Trials and Research

The closing date is 02 December 2025

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you a UK registered (GPhC) Pharmacist with experience of hospital pharmacy looking for a chance to develop skills in the area of clinical trials and research? If so, we have an opportunity of a one-year fixed term in this area that would give you that chance!

You will work alongside staff in our dedicated Research and Innovation team, affiliated with Keele University, who have extensive experience of running industrial and academic sponsored clinical trials and research projects. Direct experience of clinical trials and having current GCP certification is not essential, as we are able to support your training needs in this area. Direct clinical pharmacy duties are also included in this post, so you are able to keep your clinical skills up to date.

The job base is at our dedicated Clinical Trials facility at Cheadle Hospital in Cheadle, Staffordshire, with potential involvement in trial activity at St George's Hospital in Stafford and at Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury. We can offer a flexible, hybrid working model incorporating home / onsite working.

Please take time to read the Job Description and Person Specification and contact us if you would like any further information.

Main duties of the job

Support the development and running of clinical trials, academic and non-academic research in MPFT, working closely with the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist High Cost Drugs Homecare and Clinical Trials Pharmacist.

Provide professional input and knowledge in the management of clinical trial services across MPFT.

Ensure that all trials are conducted in accordance with the highest possible standards, and in compliance with the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice), Good Dispensing Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice.

Support the safe, effective and efficient management and delivery of pharmacy clinical and operational services at the Haywood Community Hospital in Stoke on Trentand all associated community hospitals/clinic settings.

Support meeting all standards of practice and performance targets for operational services. This includes the distribution of all medicines, dispensing services, clinical governance and quality assurance.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for the development of the pharmaceutical service for clinical trials by reviewing clinical trial protocols as part of study feasibility, comment on compliance with regards to: Legal, ethical and pharmaceutical viewpoint and in terms of capacity and facilities available within the pharmacy. Participation in screening, dispensing and checking of clinical trial prescriptions, and advising others of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and requirements relating to Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) management.
• 2. To assist in efficient and set up and delivery of clinical trials.
• 3. Responsible for coordinating clinical trials by ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

• Pharmacy degree (Masters level or Bachelor's level and equivalent experience)
• Registered UK Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate certificate and/or non-medical prescribing
• Accredited Membership of RPS
• Management/Leadership qualification relevant to the NHS (or equivalent experience)
• Train the Trainer qualification or postgraduate qualification in education

Experience

• Substantial experience post registration
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust