Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy

NHS
Southampton
5 days ago
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Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials – University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.


Job Overview

In this lead role, you will manage a team of over 30 staff, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants, delivering pharmacy services for more than 250 clinical trials across a wide range of clinical specialties. You will work closely with UHS Research & Development, collaborate with local NHS trusts, and contribute to national groups shaping best practice in the pharmacy management of clinical trials.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team and provide specialist advice on the pharmacy management of clinical trials.
  • Support research activity across UHS and locally, including the Wessex Research Hubs, local NHS trusts, and the University of Southampton Clinical Trials Unit.
  • Strategically develop the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service, ensuring delivery against local and national KPIs, and be a key member of the senior pharmacy leadership team at UHS.
  • Advise on agile working arrangements, times of on‑site and remote work, and discuss flexibility with the team.

Essential Prior Experience

  • Management of a large, diverse team, including budgetary responsibility.
  • Experience working in hospital pharmacy clinical trials or a Research & Development environment.

Qualifications / Training Required

  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, or registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Management qualification equivalent to at least intermediate management level.
  • Good Clinical Practice certification.

Desirable

  • Leadership training.
  • Other relevant pharmacy or research qualifications such as ACPT, PIPC, Medicines Management.

Trust Values

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Disability and Equality

Applications are considered from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We are committed to providing a flexible working environment and an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued.


Employment Details

  • Band: 8a
  • Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum (Pro Rata)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Additional Information

  • Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
  • Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome.
  • UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx


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