Job summaryWe have a fantastic opportunity at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced pharmacist to oversee all clinical trials and lead our research and development.We are looking for an exceptional individual to be the pharmacy lead for all clinical trials, provide pharmaceutical expertise to the Trust Research and Development Committee and be responsible for ensuring the clinical trial service provided by the pharmacy department complies with Good Clinical Practice and legislative requirements. Alongside this the successful candidate will lead the Research agenda within the Pharmacy Department.You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise your work and that of others. You will have experience / familiarity working in clinical trials and enthusiasm to deliver a first class service.Main duties of the jobTake professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy clinical trial service to the Research and Development Committee within the Trust to ensure the accuracy, legality, safety and efficacy of IMP use through the appropriate planning and allocation of work including operational oversight of production based clinical trials.Manage the production of relevant clinical trial procedures in accordance with the clinical trial protocols, good clinical practice and the European Clinical Trials Directive.Liaise with the clinical trial representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, clinicians, trial coordinators and be the pharmacy specialist on the R&D committee to ensure that all trials are conducted in accordance with best practice standards.Be responsible for ensuring that the clinical trial services in the pharmacy department are prepared in readiness for MHRA inspection.Be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training and education on medicine issues within the Clinical Trials services to members of the pharmacy service and the wider MDT.Be a pioneer for research and development within the Pharmacy department.Lead the Research and development agenda within the trust hospital pharmacy transformation programme reporting to senior management.Provide expert clinical and service information to the pharmacy senior management team to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.About usPriority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number176-F-8322314Job locationsPeterborough City HospitalPeterboroughPE3 9GZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to know more about this position please read the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilitiesIf you would like to know more about this position please read the attached job description and person specificationPerson Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialEducated to Degree or Masters level in PharmacyRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC)Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practiceDesirableLeadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experienceRegistered Pharmacy non-medical prescriberCredentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Knowledge & Experience EssentialSignificant experience in specialty pharmacy practiceExperience in delivering clinical education and trainingExperience of leading change management processesComputer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications.Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projectsUp to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practiceDesirableExperience in research, work published or presented to conference Key Skills EssentialCommunication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.Able to demonstrate effective management of staffAnalytical and judgement skillsConcentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requestsActs appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.Organisational awarenessAbility to forecast & innovate including long term service planning Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialEducated to Degree or Masters level in PharmacyRegistered Pharmacist (GPhC)Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practiceDesirableLeadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experienceRegistered Pharmacy non-medical prescriberCredentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Knowledge & Experience EssentialSignificant experience in specialty pharmacy practiceExperience in delivering clinical education and trainingExperience of leading change management processesComputer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications.Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projectsUp to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practiceDesirableExperience in research, work published or presented to conference Key Skills EssentialCommunication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.Able to demonstrate effective management of staffAnalytical and judgement skillsConcentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requestsActs appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.Organisational awarenessAbility to forecast & innovate including long term service planningDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalPeterboroughPE3 9GZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalPeterboroughPE3 9GZUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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