Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £55,690 - £62,682 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 24/10/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 8aJob overview

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 our high quality and innovative research programme across a number of clinical specialities, which will ultimately result in improved patient care.

You will be responsible for the co-ordination 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 co-ordinators.

If you have a strong background in clinical trials this is a great opportunity for you to apply and develop your clinical knowledge and leadership skills, focussing on research and development, and working within a friendly and supportive pharmacy team. 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 willlead and coordinate the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials within the Trust.

You will be responsible for:

• 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

Working for our organisation

The Pharmacy Clinical Trials team consists of specialist pharmacist and specialist pharmacy technicians who are dedicated to the management of 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specificationQualifications and Training

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent relevant experience
• Management Training
• Good Clinical Practice Training

Knowledge and Experience

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

Specific 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

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
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The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Name Louise Paatz Job title Accountable Pharmacist - Aseptic services Email address Telephone number

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