Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare institution is seeking a Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist to lead and manage the pharmacy service for clinical trials. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service while working collaboratively with clinicians and research teams. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, leading trials across specialties, and supporting the development of clinical services. Candidates should possess relevant academic qualifications and a proven track record in clinical pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Experience of specialist clinical pharmacy service delivery.
• Awareness of specialist clinical trials service delivery.
• Strong, accurate written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy service for clinical trials across various specialties.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to investigational medicinal products.
• Support development of the pharmacy clinical trials service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Proven problem-solving skills

Education

BPharm/BSc or MPharm/MSc or equivalent

Current GPhC registration

Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Current GCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Medicines Information resources

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

The closing date is 11 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated pharmacist post to lead, manage and deliver the pharmacy service for clinical trials at NUH. Your focus will be on a wide range of clinical specialities (outside of cancer), working as part of the established pharmacy clinical service and technician‑supported clinical trials teams and in close liaison with the clinicians and research teams. The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of a specialist clinical pharmacy service to NUH patients.

This role will support the Principal Pharmacist R&I in the development of the pharmacy clinical trials service, increasing the portfolio of early‑phase clinical trials and advanced therapy investigational medicinal products research.

You must be able to work accurately under pressure, use your own initiative, and be able to plan and manage your own workload and that of others. You will be flexible, have good organisational and communication skills and be able to work to and meet changing deadlines.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY

To be the pharmacy lead for clinical trials of medicinal products conducted in a variety of clinical divisions.

To be responsible for appraisal of clinical trials of medicinal products and all aspects of pharmaceutical input in accordance with legal requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) relating to the prescribing, handling, dispensing, administration, storage and disposal of investigational medicinal products (IMPs), advanced therapy investigational products (ATIMPs) and non‑investigational medicinal products (NIMPs).

To contribute to the delivery of a high quality clinical pharmacy service.

The post holder will have regular service commitments between QMC and City Campuses.

There is an expectation of close working with clinical pharmacy colleagues in the therapeutic areas where research is being undertaken.

Job responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
• Support the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in clinical trials projects.
• Support the Principal Pharmacist, Research and Innovative Treatments in the development of the advanced therapies service in clinical trials.
• Participate and support the development of business plans and department and clinical strategies, e.g. in response to expansion of services, national initiatives and locally identified risks.
• Contribute to the overall organisation, administration and management of the Pharmacy Clinical trials team.
• Take responsibility for the provision, management and development of a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service in accordance with GCP and Trust policies.
• Participate in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service for patients recruited into clinical trials within the Trust.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• BPharm/BSc or MPharm/MSc or equivalent
• Current GPhC registration
• Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or relevant postgraduate experience
• Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
• Awareness of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Attendance at relevant regional and national Clinical trials courses / meetings
• Member of relevant specialist pharmacist group
• Current GCP certification
• Teaching/Mentoring qualifications
• Evidence of leadership qualifications
• Member of the RPharmS

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Experience

• Experience of specialist clinical pharmacy service delivery
• Awareness of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy, i.e. clinical trial appraisal, set‑up, IMP supply and trial maintenance
• Experience of time management, clinical appraisal, and knowledge of Medicines Information resources and systems
• Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets and other software)
• Training and/or experience in clinical teaching/tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, therapeutic action of medicines
• Broad knowledge of therapeutics
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and clinical trials, ICH‑GCP, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists
• Knowledge of national disease guidelines, NICE guidance, formulary restrictions and evidence based literature
• Clinical pharmacy responsibilities at a senior level
• Experience of specialist clinical trials service delivery in pharmacy
• Medicine expenditure analysis and reporting
• Understanding of commissioning routes
• Management experience, with responsibilities for pharmacy staff groups
• Evidence of research or project work

Communication and Relationship skills

• Strong, accurate and concise written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Confident and assertive; able to defend opinions when challenged
• Able to empathise and communicate effectively with patients, who may have language difficulties, or other disabilities
• Able to receive, interpret, summarise, communicate and present complex information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
• Tact and diplomacy skills
• Effective independent and team working skills
• Proactive and innovative
• Evidence of team building and leadership skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Able to find, analyse and interpret wide range of clinical information
• Proven problem solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas
• Able to apply specialist clinical knowledge to interpret and appraise complex clinical trials protocols and resolve issues relating to pharmaceutical aspects of the protocol.
• Ability to work alone using initiative and make effective decisions
• Able to work accurately with attention to detail under pressure

Planning and organisation skills

• Able to prioritise, plan, coordinate, develop and adjust pharmacy clinical trials services
• Able to work effectively to short, medium, long‑term and changing deadlines
• Able to plan, organise and manage own workloads and that of others

Physical skills

• Able to perform effectively in front of an audience
• Able to maintain sustained periods of concentrationMust have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
• Evidence of application of Microsoft office suite applications beyond basic utilisation.

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)

• Participation in weekend Bank Holiday and Senior back up working rotas

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts