Pharmacy assistant, Technicians and Pharmacists (Clinical Trials)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacists for clinical trials. You'll work across top hospitals ensuring safe preparation of trial medications. Key qualifications include GPhC registration and knowledge of GCP. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patient outcomes through innovative therapies.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist or registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience working in a clinical trials environment.
• Passionate about pharmacy and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical trial medications are prepared safely and effectively.
• Act as a key liaison to one of our dispensaries.
• Contribute to a legacy of excellence in patient care and research.

Skills

Experience in clinical trials

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Education

GCSE Grade A -C

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Pharmacy assistant, Technicians and Pharmacists (Clinical Trials)

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacist looking for structured, placement-based work within a world-class NHS Trust? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Staff Bank, in partnership with Reed, offers exciting fixed-term placement opportunities across five leading London hospitals.

We are particularly keen to hear from dedicated pharmacy professionals with experience in clinical trials and a working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Our pharmacy team plays a vital role in supporting a wide range of commercial, academic, and Imperial-sponsored trials, delivering specialised therapies to patients across approximately 300 active studies. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the evolving landscape of personalised and precision medicine.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Bank pharmacy professional, youll be placed within a consistent team, acting as a key liaison to one of our dispensaries. Youll ensure clinical trial medications are prepared safely and effectively, contributing to our legacy of excellence in patient care and research. Youll work closely with colleagues across Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Marys Hospital, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital, and the Western Eye Hospital.

Through our strong affiliations with Imperial College London, the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), the CRUK Imperial Centre, and other research units, youll be part of a globally recognised network at the forefront of clinical and biomedical innovation.

We welcome applications from GPhC-registered Pharmacists, registered Pharmacy Technicians, and experienced Pharmacy Assistants with an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Services.

If you're passionate about pharmacy, research, and making a difference in patient outcomes, wed love to hear from you.

About us

The Imperial Staff Bank offers flexible and placement-based opportunities for healthcare professionals to work across five of Londons leading hospitals: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Marys, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea, and the Western Eye Hospital. Managed in partnership with Reed, the Staff Bank provides access to temporary roles that support career development, offer competitive pay, and allow individuals to contribute meaningfully to patient care within a world-renowned NHS Trust. Staff Bank members benefit from working in a supportive environment with access to a wide range of specialties and services, including opportunities in clinical trials, research, and innovative therapies. Whether you're seeking a structured placement or looking to return to practice, the Imperial Staff Bank is a gateway to impactful and rewarding NHS work.

Job responsibilities

If you are a dedicated Pharmacy professional with experience of working in a clinical trials environment, and have a knowledge of GCP, wewant 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 the 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 and contributing to our legacy of excellence. Through our association with Imperial College London, the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre, and various other research units, we have a global reputation for breaking new grounds in clinical and biomedical research.

We are currently recruiting staff in a number of different roles and have opportunities for pharmacy assistants, technicians and pharmacists do please get in touch to discuss how our opportunities can match your ambitions!

Person Specification

Skills

• To work in the pharmacy department with the pharmacy and Trust R&D clinical trials team, to provide hands on support with the day-to-day management of the clinical trials workload

Experience

• Sufficient experience and knowledge of GCP and clinical trials

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A -C

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.