Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Trials | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK NHS Trust is seeking a pharmacist to join its Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services team. The role, based initially at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, requires managing clinical trials across multiple sites and ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines. Candidates should be registered with the GPhC and have substantial post-registration hospital pharmacy experience. This position encourages skill development in clinical trials and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing clinical trials under supervision.
• Provide expert advice on IMP manufacture and use.
• Review clinical trial protocols for pharmaceutical compliance.

Skills

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the MFT Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services team. This role will be based initially at our Pharmacy Department at Oxford Road Campus (Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital) but cross site working may be required as per the needs of the service (at North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe hospital).

The post holder will support delivery of clinical trials across different sites in the organisation. The post holder will work with the Clinical Trial Pharmacy team to deliver an efficient, high quality, professional and well-coordinated service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements relating to clinical trials. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacist with an interest in research and clinical trials. As a valued member of the Pharmacy team you will be encouraged to develop your skills and maximise your potential ensuring continuous development and knowledge of Clinical Trial Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of all clinical trials under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist, ensuring clinical trials are provided within current medicines legislation and all EU directives.
• To work as the clinical pharmacist responsible for the pharmaceutical elements of assigned clinical trials involving the use of a medicinal product, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and statutory obligations.
• Provide expert advice to the Trust’s R&I Division and Principal Investigators in respect of all aspects of IMP manufacture, procurement and use and of adherence to associated legislation.
• Review clinical trial protocols and advise on the pharmaceutical aspects of trial conduct, in line with European Directives and national legislation.
• Ensure that all clinical trial medicine supplies comply with the national standards of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Assess the pharmaceutical implications of all clinical trials as requested by the Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist, on the Trust including the pharmacy.
• Manage clinical trial documentation for assigned trials and storage in accordance with National Guidelines and Trust policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• We look forward to receiving applications from pharmacists who are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have substantial post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale that supports exceptional opportunities. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, championing collaborative working & transformation and supporting a 30,000-strong workforce.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. You’ll also need to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.