Pharmacy Clinical Trials Support and Administration

NHS; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in High Wycombe is seeking a dedicated individual to support clinical trial activities within the pharmacy department. Responsibilities include assisting the clinical trials team in handling medications and related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in Microsoft Office and a sound educational background. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS pension and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft software in an office environment (e.g. Excel, Word).
• Hospital or Pharmacy experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the pharmacy clinical trials team.
• Handle confidential and personal information.
• Assist with dispensing of trial and non-trial medications.

Skills

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Literate and numerate

Clear and concise communication

Basic keyboard/computer skills

Accurate record keeping

Education

Sound educational background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for providing support to ensure Clinical Trial related activities within the pharmacy department are managed in accordance with relevant legislation and of high-quality.

The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the Trust research teams and members of the trial Sponsors teams e.g. Clinical Research Assistants (CRAs).

Main duties

• Organisation
• Handling of confidential and personal information
• Working on a visual display unit for a large part of the day
• The ability to manage time and prioritise work appropriately
• A desire to learn

Job responsibilities

This post includes administrative duties, providing support to the pharmacy clinical trials team with an increasing portfolio of work with the view to develop more pharmacy related skills, including dispensing of trial and non-trial medications.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

• Date posted: 26 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 434-SCS7383309-A
• Job locations: Wycombe Hospital, Wycombe, HP11 2TT

Job description

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference numbers.

Person Specification

Special circumstances

• Willing to work across sites

Essential

• Sound educational background
• Knowledge of Microsoft software in an office environment (e.g. Excel, Word)

Desirable

• Hospital or Pharmacy Experience
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• To be literate and numerate
• To be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Have basic keyboard/computer skills
• Keep accurate and legible records

Able to work unsupervised as well as take instruction

Additional notes: requirement to work across sites and adapt to special requirements such as handling cytotoxic drugs may apply as per the job role.