Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior pharmacist to lead and develop our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set‑up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials, and experience within cancer services will be essential, given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region.
This role requires a motivated individual who can work independently across multiple health board teams and hospital sites, ensuring the delivery of a service of the highest standards. You will be responsible for driving service development, supporting innovation, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a patient‑centred focus.
Key Requirements
- Extensive experience in clinical trial pharmacy set‑up and delivery.
- In‑depth knowledge of legislation and governance relating to clinical trials.
- Significant experience within cancer services.
- Proven ability to work independently across multidisciplinary teams and hospital sites.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining excellence in service delivery at a regional level.
Main Duties
To manage, develop and be responsible for Clinical Trials pharmacy services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
To support the Associate Director R&D and Chief Pharmacist in developing an innovative overall strategy for research and development and clinical trials at BCUHB, reflecting regional and national strategic priorities.
To work with Principal Pharmacists (Clinical, Technical and Digital Services) and Quality Assurance specialists to develop a service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements relating to clinical trials.
To provide expert advice to the Health Board’s R&D Department and Clinical Trials Principal Investigators on all aspects of clinical trials IMP manufacture, procurement, use and related legislation.
To lead Pharmacy support at MHRA GCP inspections, ensuring access to required documentation.
To provide regular direct patient‑facing clinical pharmacy services as an advanced oncology specialist pharmacist.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our Organisation
Our organisation is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.
We support our staff in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework, promote equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Successful applicants will receive all recruitment correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- MPharm (or equivalent) degree
- Current GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Post‑registration Foundation/Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Demonstrates CPD
- Competent ICT skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP, QA and other pertinent legislation
- Expert knowledge of pharmacy services including Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Desirable Criteria
- Independent Prescriber Registration with GPhC
- Formal leadership/management qualification(s)
- Member of relevant national specialist pharmacist group
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Further qualification in Clinical Trials
- Prince2 (or equivalent) qualification
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Extensive post‑registration hospital experience
- Specialist experience in clinical trials and with aseptic services, including costing and feasibility
- Demonstrated experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects
- Experience of excellent leadership and management skills
- Experience of line management, including effective performance management, recruitment and allocation of staff
Desirable Criteria
- Management of a clinical trials service
- Experience in project management (including department‑wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomes
- Knowledge of handling ATIMPs
- Recent Oncology and/or haematology experience
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