Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Band 8a) to lead pharmacy aspects of clinical trials across multiple divisions. The role requires a masters in pharmacy, GPhC registration, and experience in clinical trials. Responsibilities include advising researchers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing clinical trial workloads. Join a trusted institution dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC.
• Postgraduate diploma in a relevant field.
• Experience as a clinical pharmacist in various areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
• Manage workload for clinical trials.
• Advise researchers on Investigational Medicinal Products.

Skills

Clinical trial pharmacy expertise

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Pharmacy masters degree (MPharm)

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Band 8a)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Band 8a) to lead and support the pharmacy aspects of clinical trials across all divisions. This pivotal role combines advanced clinical trial pharmacy expertise with strategic and operational leadership, contributing directly to the success of Trust and Oxford University‑led research.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Clinical Trials to provide an efficient service for all aspects of pharmacy‑based clinical trials and promote the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a centre of excellence for Research and Development.
• Strategically plan and manage the workload for the clinical trials that are aseptically prepared by the Partnership Organisation and across all four sites.
• Provide specialised advice to Researchers related to Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and associated products during development of clinical trial protocols and advise on CTA applications.
• Deputise for the Head of Clinical Trials as appropriate.
• Ensure the safe and effective management and use of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) on all sites within the Trust and its research partners in accordance with ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP and other relevant regulations.
• Be an active member of the pharmacy department and specialist area/Directorate team, maintaining continuous two‑way exchange of information to uphold high standards of medicines use within the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified to Pharmacy masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered with the GPhC.
• Postgraduate diploma.
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level in a variety of clinical areas.
• Experience working with Clinical Trials.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with departmental finance or budgeting.
• Management / change management experience.
• QI project qualification.
• Teaching/coaching experience.
• Management and/or Leadership qualifications or courses.
• Involvement in a pharmacist‑led outpatient clinic as a non‑medical prescriber.

Compliance and Legal:

• Postholder will have access to vulnerable people and is required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

About the Trust:

• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research.
• The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
• Our values, standards and behaviours are encapsulated in “Delivering Compassionate Excellence”, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Applicants must meet statutory EEO requirements and provide UK professional registration. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.