Lead Oncology / Haematology Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich, Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ipswich seeks a Lead Oncology / Haematology Clinical Trials Pharmacist to oversee the clinical trials pharmacy service. The role emphasizes leading high-quality patient care, ensuring compliance in trial setups, and collaborating with research teams to enhance the Trust's initiatives. Ideal candidates will be licensed pharmacists with experience in oncology and clinical trials. Flexible working options are available for this vital role.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven clinical trials and oncology/haematology experience.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the oncology/haematology clinical trials pharmacy service.
• Ensure trial set-up targets are met.
• Act as primary contact for research teams.

Skills

Clinical trials experience

Oncology/haematology knowledge

Team leadership

Patient-centred care

Education

Licensed pharmacist

Job description

Lead Oncology / Haematology Clinical Trials Pharmacist – East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Lead Oncology / Haematology Clinical Trials Pharmacist to join the established Research & Development (R&D) team at ESNEFT. Working across our Ipswich and Colchester sites, you will lead the oncology and haematology clinical trials pharmacy service, ensuring the delivery of an integrated, high quality, efficient, and patient‑centred research service.

As a licensed pharmacist with clinical trials and oncology / haematology experience, you will take ownership of your workload and contribute to service development to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the oncology/haematology clinical trials pharmacy service, ensuring the 150 day target for trial set‑up is consistently met.
• Build, validate, and maintain clinical trial prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as the primary pharmacy contact for Principal Investigators, research teams and pharmacy colleagues for oncology/haematology trials.
• Work closely with pharmacy technical services, chemotherapy day units, clinical research teams and the wider DMT to grow the Trust's research portfolio.
• Contribute to the continued delivery of high‑quality, cutting edge research within a Trust committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Flexible working options are available.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.