Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Trials | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in England is looking for a Lead Pharmacist to join their clinical trials pharmacy team on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. The role is based at Broomfield Hospital and involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support clinical trials for oncology and haematology patients. Applicants are expected to work under the Principal Pharmacist and ensure compliance with clinical governance and Medicines Management Standards. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pharmacy supports the Research & Development Strategy.
• Work with clinical trials and oncology teams for streamlined set-up.
• Clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
• Check clinical trial prescriptions.
• Meet Medicines Management Standards in Clinical Trials.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice principles.
• Be involved in clinical governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.

Job description

Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team

An exciting opportunity as a Lead Pharmacist has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the established clinical trials pharmacy team on a fixed term contract until March 2027 supporting clinical trials patients across Mid and South Essex.

Based primarily at Broomfield Hospital site, you will be an integral member of the multi‑disciplinary team, working to provide excellent care to clinical trial and oncology & haematology patients throughout the Trust. Cross‑site working will be required.

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment, supported by an excellent team.

So, if this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply today.

Key Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials to ensure pharmacy are in a position to support the Research & Development Strategy.
• To work with the clinical trials and oncology teams to enable streamlined set‑up of clinical trials across all specialities.
• To clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
• To clinically screen and check clinical trial prescriptions.
• To ensure Medicines Management Standards are met within the Clinical trials and Oncology and Haematology Services.
• To work in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
• To be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description or feel free to contact us for further information.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025