Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to manage pharmacy involvement in innovative clinical trials. Candidates should have an M Pharm qualification and hospital pharmacy experience. This role combines pharmaceutical practice with project management in a fast-paced, supportive environment aimed at advancing clinical research.

Qualifications

• Wide hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiastic and motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trials.
• Manage pharmacy aspects within clinical trials.
• Coordinate and deliver pharmacy support to researchers.

Skills

Problem identification and solving skills

Time management

Good written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

M Pharm qualified to masters degree level

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy

Job description

Job summary

Hello, my name is Sergio and I am one of the Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department. We are a multicultural team which 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 supply, 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 Trial from set‑up to close‑down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:

• Feasibility review to determine if trial can be supported by clinical trials pharmacy.
• Present costings to sponsors for pharmacy operational expenses during the trial.
• Set up 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 Research Governance Framework.
• Provide highly specialised professional expertise to researchers in the development of clinical trial protocols involving medication and related substances and to 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. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals – Issuu.

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.

Job details

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum / pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 321‑CORP‑7543100‑B7‑INT

Job location: Churchill Hospital (cross‑site as needed), Churchill Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE

Person Specification

Essential

• M Pharm qualified to masters 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

Desirable

• Previous clinical trials or research experience
• Aseptic unit experience
• Research ethics experience / training
• Involvement in developing a service
• Good IT skills
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Churchill Hospital (cross‑site as needed)

Churchill Drive, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/