Principle Clinical Trials Pharmacist

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior pharmacist to lead and develop our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set-up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. Experience within cancer services will be essential, given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region.

This role requires a motivated individual who can work independently across multiple health board teams and hospital sites, ensuring the delivery of a service of the highest standards. You will be responsible for driving service development, supporting innovation, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a patient-centred focus.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in clinical trial pharmacy set-up and delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation and governance relating to clinical trials.
• Significant experience within cancer services.
• Proven ability to work independently across multidisciplinary teams and hospital sites.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining excellence in service delivery at a regional level.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a forward-thinking service, contributing to research and innovation across the region.

Main duties of the job

To manage, develop and be responsible for Clinical Trials pharmacy services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

To support the Associate Director R&D and Chief Pharmacist in developing, in an innovative way, the overall strategy for Research and Development and Clinical trials agenda at BCUHB in a manner that reflects Pharmacy, Health Board, regional and NHS Wales national strategic priorities.

To work in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacists (Clinical, Technical and Digital Services) and Quality Assurance specialists to develop the provision of an efficient, high quality, professional and well-coordinated Pharmacy service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements relating to Clinical Trials.

To provide expert advice to the Health Board's Research & Development Department and Clinical Trials Principal Investigators in respect of all aspects of clinical trials IMP manufacture, procurement and use and of adherence to associated legislation.

To lead Pharmacy support at MHRA GCP inspections ensuring access to documentation.

To provide regular direct patient facing clinical pharmacy services as an advanced oncology specialist pharmacist.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MPharm (or equivalent) degree oCurrent GPhC Pharmacist Registration oPost-registration Foundation/Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) oDemonstrates CPD oCompetent ICT skills oDemonstrates knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP, QA and other pertinent legislation oExpert knowledge of pharmacy services including Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
• Independent Prescriber Registration with GPhC oFormal leadership/management qualification(s) oMember of relevant national specialist pharmacist group oMember Royal Pharmaceutical Society oFurther qualification in Clinical Trials oPrince2 (or equivalent) qualification

Experience

• Extensive post registration hospital experience oSpecialist experience in clinical trials and with aseptic services, including costing and feasibility oDemonstrate experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects oExperience of excellent leadership and management skills oExperience of line management, including effective performance management, recruitment and allocation of staff
• Management of a clinical trials service oExperience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomes. oKnowledge of handling ATIMPs oRecent Oncology and/or haematology experience

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.

£65,424 to £76,021 a yearper annum, pro rata