Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Trials & Research

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking a pharmacist to lead clinical trials and research activities within the Pharmacy Service. You will provide specialist input to commercial and non-commercial trials, ensuring safe, compliant use of investigational medicines and strong governance across the organisation.

The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, researchers and the University of Strathclyde to strengthen research links and develop a vibrant research culture, with protected time for research

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of clinical trials legislation and medicines governance.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical support for clinical trials within NHS Golden Jubilee.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of clinical trial medicines in line with regulations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs relating to clinical trials and unlicensed medicines.
• Support medicines governance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and other partners.
• Promote a culture of research, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

GPhC registration

Pharmacy practice experience

Clinical trials knowledge

Medicines governance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership', 'collaboration

Job description

*Please note this post is currently undergoing profile matching*

Are you an experienced and motivated pharmacist with a passion for research, innovation and clinical trials? NHS Golden Jubilee is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team in a permanent 21.6 hours per week role, supporting the delivery of high-quality research and medicines governance across our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the management of clinical trials and research activity within a progressive and forward thinking Pharmacy Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist pharmaceutical input to both commercial and non-commercial clinical trials, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant use of investigational medicinal products across NHS Golden Jubilee.

About the Role

As the specialist pharmacist for clinical trials and research pharmacy activities, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, researchers and external partners to support the delivery of research that improves patient care and outcomes. You will contribute to the development of a vibrant research culture within the Pharmacy Service and help strengthen collaborative links with the University of Strathclyde, creating opportunities for greater pharmacy involvement in research and innovation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the provision of pharmaceutical support for commercial and non-commercial clinical trials within NHS Golden Jubilee.
• Ensuring the safe and effective use of clinical trial medicines in accordance with local, national and international regulations, legislation and best practice standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with the University of Strathclyde and other research partners.
• Identifying opportunities for pharmacy-led and multidisciplinary research and supporting colleagues to develop their research knowledge, skills and experience.
• Contributing to the development of a sustainable research culture within the Pharmacy Service.
• Writing, reviewing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes relating to clinical trials and unlicensed medicines.
• Supporting compliance with medicines management policies, pharmaceutical governance requirements and medicines legislation.
• Promoting the values of Respect, Kindness, Teamwork and Learning in all aspects of practice.

About You

We are looking for a pharmacist who is enthusiastic about advancing research and innovation within healthcare. You will have strong clinical governance skills, excellent communication and collaborative working abilities, and experience of working within medicines management and ideally research environments. The post holder will have protected time of at least one session per week to work collaboratively with the University of Strathclyde to identify and progress pharmacy-led research.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of clinical trials legislation, medicines governance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build productive partnerships.
• A commitment to developing research capability and supporting professional growth in others.

Why Join NHS Golden Jubilee?

NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to delivering excellence in patient care, education, research and innovation. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop, contribute and thrive.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact:

Dawn Stewart, Associate Director of Pharmacy 0141 951 5504

Jill Swan, Director of Pharmacy 0141 951 5806

Jennifer Inch, Senior Pharmacist Pharmacologistics 0141 951 5816

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.