Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist with an interest in clinical trials. If you have broad clinical knowledge and are looking to explore a career in clinical trials, then please enquire and apply. We have a very experienced team and you will well supported in your learning.

Clinical trials are essential for developing treatments of the future and improving patient outcomes. You will work across all clinical specialities including within the aseptic unit and join a high profile dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team.

The post is offered as a fixed term for 14 months, however we are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new services/processes.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information on what the role will involve along with all essential and desirable criteria required.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the implementation of new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/ quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial.

You will provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients.

You will provide a cost effective clinical pharmacy service which is patient and medicine orientated through effective supply, prescription monitoring and prescribing which ensures the patient receives safe, effective and timely drug therapy. Provide advice and support on all pharmaceutical care issues at ward level at the Trust across all specialties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMasters Degree in Pharmacy 4 years + 1 year pre-registration training (or equivalent) oRegistered as a practising pharmacist with the GPhC oEvidence of up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) oCertificate in Clinical Pharmacy (Hospital) or equivalent (experience)

Desirable

  • oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy (Hospital) oMember of a professional organisation (eg RPS)

Experience

Essential

  • oDiploma in Clinical Pharmacy (Hospital) oMember of a professional organisation (eg RPS)

Desirable

  • oFeasibility assess and setup clinical trials within pharmacy. oCreating and validating clinical trial prescriptions. oDispensing/checking clinical trial medication. oExperience within Oncology/Haematology oWorking in Aseptic Services oResearch regulatory processes oImplementation of clinical trials. oPeer review/ MHRA GCP inspections. oRisk management oCost analysis

Knowledge

Essential

  • oGood sound clinical knowledge oUp to date knowledge of Medicines Legislation

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of clinical trials legislation oPractical knowledge of implementing clinical trials oOncology, Haematology, Paediatric and Acute Medicine speciality knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • oIdentify the costs associated with prescribing changes in your given clinical area for the Director of Pharmacy oAble to work in multidisciplinary teams and independently and supervise the work of others. oStrong interpersonal skills oTo communicate effectively in a calm, courteous manner to patients and all levels of colleagues oAble to present clinical and complex information to groups and individuals oTo provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues oAble to undertake a level of handling & moving.

Desirable

  • oProven ability to cope in stressful situations and under pressure. oAbility to influence a situation to achieve successful clinical outcomes. oRegistered as a non-medical prescriber

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

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