About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials to join the University Hospitals Tees Research team. This exciting opportunity will support the delivery and development of a diverse portfolio of clinical trials helping patients to have access to innovative treatments and research opportunities.
Working closely with the Specialist Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials, you will be responsible for the management, implementation and development of the pharmacy clinical trials service within the University Hospitals Tees. Working closely with research delivery staff, the wider University Hospitals Tees workforce and external stakeholders you will play a vital role in clinical research to safeguard participants, healthcare professionals and the Trust by ensuring Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) are appropriate for use and managed in line with current legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), local policies and procedures and all other relevant medicines legislation and ethical requirements.
The role is based at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation but cross site working within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expected. Working Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5pm, there is no weekend, bank holiday or on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the management, implementation and development of the pharmacy clinical trials service within University Hospitals Tees.
Ensure full compliance with current legislation, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and all other relevant medicines regulations and ethical requirements.
Liaise with appropriate University Hospitals Tees groups and committees in matters relating to clinical trials
Responsible for ensuring that the feasibility assessment and set up of new trials is completed, including ensuring sufficient capacity to participate in the implementation of this work.
Liaise effectively with all sponsors, relevant parties and stakeholders regarding the initiation, maintenance, closure and archiving of all clinical trials.
Participate in local and national clinical trial network to develop new contacts and ensure best practice applies to the service.
Provide support to the Research and Development Department in relation to Trust Sponsored and Chief Investigator led studies and grant applications.
Work collaboratively as part of University Hospitals Tees Research, providing advice and support to research and development and pharmacy colleagues as appropriate.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development Participation in clinical audit and service improvement projects Participation in training of staff Analytical and judgmental skills Report writing
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or working towards this qualification Evidence of up to date GCP training or ability to undertake as soon as possible once in post Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Desirable
Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing Post-graduate Management Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant previous experience as a hospital pharmacist Relevant experience in a Hospital Pharmacy lead role Computing experience with ability to use Microsoft Office programs
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Tees Hospital
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)