Bank - Band 7 Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Imperial, dedicated to tackling health challenges. The role involves managing clinical pharmacy services, supporting clinical trials, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have a pharmacy degree, GCP knowledge, and experience in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Dedicated Pharmacy professional with clinical trials experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver clinical pharmacy services at Hillingdon Hospital.
• Participate in specialised clinical pharmacy duties.
• Provide leadership and manage junior pharmacists.

Skills

Knowledge of GCP

Clinical trials management

Education

Pharmacy or related degree

Professional registration

Job description

Join our mission to tackle UK and global health challenges with an aim to transform the future of healthcare by joining our dynamic Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Imperial!

If you are a dedicated Pharmacy professional with experience working in a clinical trials environment and have knowledge of GCP, we want to hear from you.

Our team works across a broad range of commercial, academic, and Imperial-sponsored trials, screening and delivering a variety of specialised therapies to patients. With circa 300 active trials managed by passionate professionals, you'll find an exciting landscape with the emerging development of personalised and precision medicines.

Be a part of our team, a close-knit group spanning Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Marys Hospital, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital, and the Western Eye Hospital. Act as liaison to one of our dispensaries, ensuring clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously, contributing to our legacy of excellence. Through our association with Imperial College London, the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre, and other research units, we have a global reputation for breaking new ground in clinical and biomedical research.

We are currently recruiting staff in various roles, including pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists. Please get in touch to discuss how our opportunities can match your ambitions!

Main duties of the job

• Lead, develop, and deliver clinical pharmacy services at Hillingdon Hospital, focusing on critical care and surgical specialties.
• Participate in specialised clinical pharmacy duties, ensuring core activities are undertaken.
• Lead pharmacy aspects related to parental nutrition.
• Work with pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
• Provide leadership, management, and support roles within the service.
• Line manage and support junior pharmacists, supporting daily pharmacy operations.
• Participate in clinical/dispensary rota and bank holiday duties.

About us

Join Imperial College Healthcare, a community of 12,000 staff dedicated to offering better health for life.

Established in 2007, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, providing acute and specialised care to over a million patients annually in London and beyond.

With a reputation for innovative research and excellence in education, we offer extensive expertise across various clinical specialties.

Our hospitals—Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea, St Marys, and Western Eye—are complemented by community and digital services, reflecting our commitment to integrated care. We also provide private healthcare at our hospitals.

In partnership with Imperial College London and other NHS trusts, we are part of one of six UK academic health science centres, focusing on translating research into patient care. We host one of 20 NIHR biomedical research centres in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Our mission is to be a key partner in local health systems, driving innovation in health and healthcare, and delivering outstanding care, education, and research with global impact.

Job responsibilities

Band: Ranging from 6 upwards

Working Hours: 9-5

Expected length of the assignment: 3 months with potential extension

Start Date: ASAP

Location: HH/CXH/SMH

Skills required: Sufficient experience and knowledge of GCP and clinical trials. Ability to support day-to-day management of clinical trials within the pharmacy department and Trust R&D team.

A little detail on the role:

Join our mission to tackle UK and global health challenges with an aim to transform the future of healthcare by joining our dynamic Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Imperial!

If you are a dedicated Pharmacy professional with experience working in a clinical trials environment and have knowledge of GCP, we want to hear from you.

Our team works across a broad range of commercial, academic, and Imperial-sponsored trials, screening and delivering specialised therapies to patients. With circa 300 active trials managed by passionate professionals, you'll find an exciting landscape with the emerging development of personalised and precision medicines.

Be part of our close-knit team spanning Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Marys Hospital, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital, and the Western Eye Hospital. Act as liaison to one of our dispensaries, ensuring clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously, contributing to our legacy of excellence. Through our association with Imperial College London, the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre, and other research units, we have a global reputation for innovation in clinical and biomedical research.

We are currently recruiting for various roles, including pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists. Please contact us to explore how your skills align with our opportunities!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Pharmacy or related degree
• Professional registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.