Pharmacy assistant, Technicians and Pharmacists (Clinical Trials)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London seeks Pharmacy Assistants, Technicians, and Pharmacists for structured, placement-based work within their clinical trials team. This role involves managing clinical trials, liaising with dispensaries, and requires GPhC registration. Candidates should have experience in clinical trials and relevant qualifications. The position offers a 3-6 month assignment, with working hours from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical trials environment.
• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Work with the pharmacy and Trust R&D clinical trials team.
• Manage day-to-day workload of clinical trials.
• Act as liaison to dispensaries for clinical trial medications.

Skills

Hands-on support in clinical trials

Knowledge of GCP

Education

GCSE Grade A - C

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 temp placement opportunities across five leading London hospitals.

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.

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

Main duties of the job

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!

About us

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 of working in a clinical trials environment, and have a knowledge ofGCP, wewant to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Job title:Pharmacy assistants, Technicians & Pharmacist

Band:Ranging from 4 8a

Working Hours:9-5

Expected length of the assignment:3 - 6 months with potential to extend

Start Date:ASAP

Location:HH/CXH/SMH

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.