Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Posted 1 day 22 hours ago by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Oxfordshire, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1
Job Description
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Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: .
Domestic,catering,porteringandmaintenance engineerservices at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please seevacancies with our PFI partners .
Fraudulent recruiters have been using social media platforms to dupe potential job seekers into divulging personal and financial information.
Sophisticated frauds, involving grooming of targeted individuals, shows the fake recruiter asking the unsuspecting job seeker to take part in a fake job interview, either over the phone or via WhatsApp, and also sending fraudulent follow-up correspondence offering job positions.
Any communication about jobs at Oxford University Hospitals will come from 'Trac', or via an ouh.nhs.uk email address.
All meetings and interviews will be scheduled on Microsoft Teams from a verified OUH email account.
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Main area Pharmacy Clinical Trials Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1 in 6 weekends) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends) Job ref 321-CSS B7
Site Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed) Town Oxford Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/:59 Interview date 11/08/2025
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 of 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit
Job overview Hello, my name is David 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 setup to close down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached
Person specification SL
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification . click apply for full job details
Please read more about this at the link below:
Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: .
Domestic,catering,porteringandmaintenance engineerservices at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please seevacancies with our PFI partners .
Fraudulent recruiters have been using social media platforms to dupe potential job seekers into divulging personal and financial information.
Sophisticated frauds, involving grooming of targeted individuals, shows the fake recruiter asking the unsuspecting job seeker to take part in a fake job interview, either over the phone or via WhatsApp, and also sending fraudulent follow-up correspondence offering job positions.
Any communication about jobs at Oxford University Hospitals will come from 'Trac', or via an ouh.nhs.uk email address.
All meetings and interviews will be scheduled on Microsoft Teams from a verified OUH email account.
If you have any doubts about any correspondence around recruitment, please contact us.
Main area Pharmacy Clinical Trials Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1 in 6 weekends) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends) Job ref 321-CSS B7
Site Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed) Town Oxford Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/:59 Interview date 11/08/2025
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 of 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit
Job overview Hello, my name is David 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 setup 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 .
- Setup and update study specific documents .
- Process amendments in 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached
Person specification SL
- 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
- Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience
- Aseptic Unit experience
- Research Ethics experience / training
- Involvement in developing a service
- Experience in presenting to a group
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification . click apply for full job details