Band 8a Locum Clinical Trials Pharmacist - Birmingham

Pulse Healthcare
Birmingham
1 month ago
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Band 8a Locum Clinical Trials Pharmacist – Birmingham

Birmingham


Role: Locum Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £34 - £39 per hour>

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking an experienced Clinical Trials Locum Pharmacist to join our team for a three-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening new clinical trials, processing trial amendments and checking dispensed products.


Key Responsibilities

  • You will ensure compliance with GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.
  • You will coordinate with clinical trial teams to manage trial supplies.
  • You will maintain accurate records of trial medications and amendments.
  • You will provide expert advice on clinical trial protocols and procedures.
  • You will conduct regular audits to ensure trial compliance.
  • You will train and support staff on clinical trial processes and GCP standards.
  • You will liaise with external stakeholders, including trial sponsors and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

  • Education and Qualifications:

    • GPhC Registered.
    • 1 year pre‑registration training.
    • Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) accredited by the GPhC.
    • Previous experience working in an NHS hospital setting is essential.


  • Skills and Knowledge:

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
    • Strong knowledge of medicines and their applications.



Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.


Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.


We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.


Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.


We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.


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