Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist Required – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a Clinical Trials Pharmacist to oversee the delivery and management of pharmacy clinical trials services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing clinical trials and providing expert pharmaceutical advice. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop specialized pharmacy services in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pharmacy clinical trials.
• Knowledge of GCP guidelines.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy clinical trials service.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize trial services.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services for patients.

Skills

Clinical trials management

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 12 June 2024
• Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 24 June 2024
• Location: Nottingham, NG7 2UH
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9164-24-1492

Summary

Key Job Responsibilities

Service Management and Development

• Oversee the delivery, management, and growth of the pharmacy clinical trials service.
• Attend clinical trials meetings relevant to the specialty.
• Collaborate with research teams and the Principal Pharmacist to prioritize and identify key clinical trial services.
• Develop, implement, and audit clinical trials practices in the pharmacy.
• Provide expert advice on clinical trials to various departments and teams.
• Support senior pharmacists and directors in clinical trials management and project development.
• Contribute to business planning and strategy development in response to service expansion, new consultant appointments, and identified risks.

Clinical Trials Service (80%)

• Lead and manage a comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
• Work according to GCP guidelines and established pharmacy clinical trials procedures.
• Assess the feasibility of clinical trial protocols and ensure safe and deliverable pharmaceutical aspects.
• Calculate and manage the costs associated with pharmacy support for clinical trials.
• Liaise with research teams and sponsors to ensure timely appraisal and approval of clinical trials.
• Finalize the setup of clinical trials, including writing and checking dispensing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to protocol requirements for investigational medicinal product (IMP) management.
• Facilitate the development of new services for novel therapies in research settings.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services for patients in clinical trials.

Clinical Practice (20%)

• Support a high-quality, specialist pharmacy service.
• Offer specialist advice on prescribing and drug therapeutics according to guidelines.
• Provide highly specialized drug therapy advice to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
• Verify and assess prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing.
• Identify potential adverse drug reactions and interactions.
• Counsel patients on medication usage and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Supervise the preparation and dispensing of medications.

Financial Resource Management

• Calculate pharmacy support costs for clinical trials.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities in medicine usage.
• Ensure proper invoicing and reclaim mechanisms for clinical trials costs.

Human Resource Management

• Serve as a role model and supervise junior staff.
• Lead business case submissions for service developments.
• Assist in staff recruitment and performance management.
• Contribute to the training and appraisal of pharmacy staff in the clinical trials team.

Research and Development

• Participate in and supervise research activities.
• Integrate research evidence into practice to enhance pharmacy services.
• Maintain connections with specialist groups to adopt best practices.

Education and Training

• Collaborate with senior pharmacists to develop training plans for clinical trials.
• Deliver educational sessions to staff on medication issues related to clinical trials.
• Provide training and assessments for various pharmacy and healthcare staff.

General

• Participate in flexible working arrangements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Take part in the on-call service for shift-working pharmacists.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Freedom to Act

• Make and be accountable for clinical decisions within the specialty and competence area.
• Act independently within national and local guidelines and protocols.
• Work to professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Adhere to NUH policies and current legislation relating to medicinal products and clinical trials.

For further details and to apply, please refer to job reference C9164-24-1492 on the NHS Jobs website.