# Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials and Oncology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacist-clinical-trials-and-oncology/80f6c913-3817-415e-a6bc-d3a1769f7f73 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacist-clinical-trials-and-oncology/80f6c913-3817-415e-a6bc-d3a1769f7f73.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rota - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 30 hours per week (Plus EDC, late shifts, weekend / bank holiday working on a rota basis) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T14:01:10.351Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/University_Hospitals_Coventry_Warwickshire_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8248603 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8248603?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, with an interest in oncology/haematology and clinical trials. This is an opportunity to work in two exciting specialities. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, whilst also developing clinical knowledge and skills within a highly experienced Cancer Services Team. Clinical trials are essential for developing treatments of the future and improving patient outcomes. Research has been fundamental in advancing cancer treatment. Traditional chemotherapy used to be the only treatment option, now there are targeted therapies, immunotherapies and even gene therapies. These advances would not be possible without dedicated Clinical Trial Teams and this will be your opportunity to be a key part of this work. We are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new processes. Applicants must be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will already have a postgraduate clinical diploma, or already be working towards one and have at least the postgraduate clinical certificate. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information on what the role will involve along with all essential and desirable criteria required. ### Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the implementation of new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/ quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial. You will provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients. You will provide a cost effective clinical pharmacy service which is patient and medicine orientated through effective supply, prescription monitoring and prescribing which ensures the patient receives safe, effective and timely drug therapy. Provide advice and support on all pharmaceutical care issues at ward level at the Trust across all specialties. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials. - To understand EU and UK Clinical Trial legislation relating to GCP, GMP and medicines management and ensure incorporation into the implementation of new clinical trials. - To deliver specialist education and training in Clinical Trials to other healthcare professionals within the Trust. - To work as a member of the UHCW Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, supporting the management of any clinical trials involving medicines. Including: - To support the delivery of a safe, comprehensive, high quality, cost-efficient Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service to UHCW, including feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments. - To work with and support the pharmacy team working within clinical trial implementation at UHCW. - Assisting the team undergoing statutory MHRA GCP inspections and implement corrective or preventative actions. - Assisting the development of policies, guidelines, audits and research relating to the use of medicines and devices within clinical trials. - Working closely with the Technical Services team to support the safe introduction of clinical trials that involve the preparation of parenteral IMPs (investigational medicinal products). - Ensuring the receipt, storage, dispensing and destruction of IMP is safe and secure according to relevant regulations and legislation. - Creating and validating Clinical Trial prescriptions, including using an electronic prescribing system for Chemotherapy prescriptions where possible. - Dispensing IMPs as and when required, particularly for Clinical Trials which are highly complex and require advanced skills and knowledge. - To support the implementation of new services (e.g. implementation of ATMP studies) and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System. - Undertake tasks as delegated by the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials. - To deputise for specific aspects for the Senior Pharmacist Clinical Trials as necessary. - To provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology. Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team attending meetings as required. - To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality. - Provide education to other healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical aspects treating patients within your clinical speciality. - Pro-actively influence safe and cost effective medicines use with other clinical staff within your clinical speciality. This will include new drug and device evaluations, financial reporting and development of policies as required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Identify the costs associated with prescribing changes in your given clinical area for the Director of Pharmacy - Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and independently and supervise the work of others. - Strong interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively in a calm, courteous manner to patients and all levels of colleagues - Able to present clinical and complex information to groups and individuals - To provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues - Able to undertake a level of handling & moving. **Desirable** - - Proven ability to cope in stressful situations and under pressure. - Ability to influence a situation to achieve successful clinical outcomes. - Registered as a non-medical prescriber ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Good sound clinical knowledge - Up to date knowledge of Medicines Legislation **Desirable** - - Knowledge of clinical trials legislation - Practical knowledge of implementing clinical trials - Oncology, Haematology, Paediatric and Acute Medicine speciality knowledge ### Experience **Essential** - - Appropriate hospital pharmacy experience post registration in a variety of clinical areas **Desirable** - - Experience within Oncology/Haematology - Dispensing/checking clinical trial medication - Working in Aseptic Services - Research regulatory processes - Implementation of clinical trials. - Peer review/ MHRA GCP inspections. - Risk management - Cost analysis ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Masters Degree in Pharmacy 4 years + 1 year pre-registration training (or equivalent) - Registered as a practising pharmacist with the GPhC - Evidence of up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (Hospital) or equivalent (experience) **Desirable** - - Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (Hospital) - Member of a professional organisation (eg RPS) ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) - Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience ## Documents - [candidate information (pdf, 736.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560570) - [welcoming disabled candidates (pdf, 376.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560569) - [job description & person specification (doc, 531.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560571) ## 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.