Band 7 Clinical Trial Pharmacist

Job overview

Are you interested in entering the world of research? Do you want to contribute to evidence based practice? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join the Clinical Trials team based at Queen’s Hospital as part of the Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role offers you the chance to make a real difference to the delivery of research and gain valuable experience in clinical trials.

The successful applicant will be supporting the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist and Clinical Trials Senior Technician in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of both commercially and non-commercially sponsored studies. You will organise the set-up of trials, management of ongoing studies, ensuring all current legislation, MHRA guidelines and Good Clinical Practice standards are met.

You must be a registered pharmacist and must have completed the Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or Module 1 of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. You must be able to work with medical and nursing staff and other health care professionals.

We require an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with good team working, communication and organisational skills. You must be hard working, accurate and have previous hospital pharmacy experience, (experience in clinical trials is desirable).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Trials team in pharmacy within Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. To ensure all trials are conducted in accordance with the trial protocol and in accordance with ethics and the law; that they are dispensed accurately with optimum regard to patient safety and that all necessary records are made in the required format.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.