# Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-clinical-trials-pharmacist/8f1189e6-7399-4fac-80e8-757fca93b14f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-clinical-trials-pharmacist/8f1189e6-7399-4fac-80e8-757fca93b14f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Oxford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 1 in 6 weekends - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T09:22:43.732Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy_Clinical_Trials/Pharmacy_Clinical_Trials-v8031587 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8031587?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Person Specification ### SL **Essential** - 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 - Postgraduate clinical pharmacy certificate or GPhC registered independent prescriber. **Desirable** - Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience - Aseptic Unit experience - Research Ethics experience / training - Involvement in developing a service - Good IT skills - Experience in presenting to a group - Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate Research Qualification ## Documents - [band 7 clinical trials pharmacist job description (pdf, 290.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319158) - [band 7 clinical trials pharmacist - personal specification (pdf, 221.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319159) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.