Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials

Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials role at Buy A Boat Now. We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced pharmacist to lead and further develop the pharmacy services for clinical trials within the Trust.

Working closely with the Research and Development Department you will manage all the clinical trials processes within the pharmacy to support a high quality and innovative research programme across a number of clinical specialties, which will ultimately result in improved patient care. You will be responsible for the coordination and day to day management of commercial and non-commercially sponsored clinical trials and will work closely with all members of the pharmacy team, as well as members of the research teams, medical and nursing staff, and trial coordinators. There is also the opportunity to participate in clinical pharmacy services or aseptic pharmacy services within the department.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead and coordinate the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials within the Trust.

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• Ensuring that the Pharmacy Clinical Trials department provides safe and efficient services in accordance with relevant UK and EU legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and all other relevant medicines regulations and ethical requirements.
  
• Managing and leading in the further development of the clinical trials services provided from within pharmacy to all users across the Trust.
  
• Liaising and collaborating with a wide range of staff to ensure the smooth set-up, delivery and close-down of all research projects within the Trust.
  
• Providing clinical pharmacy or aseptic pharmacy services for designated wards or departments within the Trust
  

The Pharmacy Clinical Trials team consists of specialist pharmacists and specialist pharmacy technicians who manage the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials within the Trust. The team works closely with research and development (R&D) staff, clinical trials sponsors, clinicians, nurses, pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Band 8a • Salary £55,690 to £62,682 a year pa • Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Location: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Essential

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• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
  
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
  
• Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent relevant experience
  

Desirable

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• Management Training
  
• Good Clinical Practice Training
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and standards relating to Clinical Trials
  
• Specialised knowledge/experience of working as a pharmacist in a clinical trials setting
  
• Substantial proven relevant experience as a hospital pharmacist
  
• Experience in production of guidelines and protocols
  

Desirable

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• Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice
  
• Understanding of clinical governance issues relevant to clinical pharmacy
  
• Experience of working with commercial trials
  

Specific Skills

Essential

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• Leadership skills
  
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
  
• Ability to interpret protocols and critically evaluate data
  
• Ability to adapt and learn from change
  

Desirable

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• Good project management skills
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

Seniority level

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• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

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• Part-time
  

Job function

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• Health Care Provider
  
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  

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