Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Hello, my name is David and I am one of the Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department. We are a multicultural team that values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in advancing our portfolio of innovative clinical trials. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine pharmaceutical and project management expertise. Your responsibilities will include the updating and preparation of in-house documentation, overseeing the supply and storage of investigational medicinal products, and thereby contributing to the success of pharmacy participation in clinical trials that shape the future of medicine.

You will be key in orchestrating and managing pharmacy aspects within our clinical trials. Your responsibilities will extend beyond traditional pharmacy roles, involving strategic planning, resource coordination, and project execution to ensure successful completion of clinical trials. If you are a forward-thinking pharmacist eager to integrate project management skills into your role, this is the opportunity for you.

The post will allow you to gain experience in Aseptic Preparation of the IMPs in our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit.

Applicants not meeting the full person specification will be considered. If successful, the applicant would be appointed to a lower band until competencies for this post are achieved. All training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trials from setup to close down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:

• Feasibility review to determine if the trial can be supported by clinical trials pharmacy.
• Present costings to sponsors for pharmacy operational expenses during the trial.
• Setup and update study-specific documents.
• Process amendments in a timely manner.
• Proactively address challenges to ensure progression of trials, maintaining patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide regular updates on pharmaceutical aspects of trials to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Accuracy check oral and aseptically prepared trial medications as required.
• Co-ordinate and deliver Pharmacy support to Researchers in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Work with the dedicated Clinical Trial Team to plan the workload for Pharmacy Services for the Trust and ensure operational implementation.
• Ensure Pharmacy procedures relating to clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products are in accordance with appropriate regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP) and with the Research Governance Framework.
• Provide highly specialised professional expertise to Researchers in the development of clinical trial protocols involving medication and related substances and provide advice & information regarding the application for Clinical Trial Authorisation certification from the MHRA.
• Interact with and support Clinical Trial Technicians and Senior Technical Officer.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person Specification

• M Pharm Qualified to master's degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain)
• Wide Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good team member
• Good time management and well organised
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good negotiation skills; good interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate Research Qualification
• Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience
• Aseptic Unit experience
• Research Ethics experience/training
• Involvement in developing a service
• Experience in presenting to a group

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.

Address

Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed)

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7075134-B7

Job locations

Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed)