About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated clinical trials senior pharmacy assistant to join our specialist team. The post will support the safe, accurate and efficient management of clinical trials medicines throughout their lifecycle, from receipt, storage, through to stock management, returns and destruction.
Main duties of the job
o Receipt of clinical trial medication, confirming if arrived in good condition and at correct temperature, acknowledging receipt on to the appropriate system, data entry on to the computer system, distribution to the relevant section, accurate completion of appropriate logs.
o Participation in ongoing stock control systems for medicines used within trials including stock checks, stock rotation and quality checks. This includes using both computerized and paper-based stock control systems and the processing of paperwork in accordance with audit requirements.
o Participation in monthly expiry date checks for clinical trials medication and reporting to team.
o Participation in clinical trial medications returns and destruction processing.
o Checking temperatures of areas used for storage of clinical trial medication, generating data reports and checking the data reports for the monitoring system.
o To maintain Pharmacy files to a high standard. This includes file preparation for new trials, receiving and appropriately filing trial related paperwork, retrieving and collating documentation and producing reports required by research Sponsors.
o To assist with recording/processing of modifications as required.
o To assist with entering/compiling data required for invoicing as required.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Receipt of clinical trial medication, confirming if arrived in good condition and at correct temperature, acknowledging receipt on to the appropriate system, data entry on to the computer system, distribution to the relevant section, accurate completion of appropriate logs.
Participation in ongoing stock control systems for medicines used within trials including stock checks, stock rotation and quality checks. This includes using both computerised and paper-based stock control systems and the processing of paperwork in accordance with audit requirements.
Participation in monthly expiry date checks for clinical trials medication and reporting to team.
Participation in clinical trial medications returns and destruction processing.
Checking temperatures of areas used for storage of clinical trial medication, generating data reports and checking the data reports for the monitoring system.
To maintain Pharmacy files to a high standard. This includes file preparation for new trials, receiving and appropriately filing trial related paperwork, retrieving and collating documentation and producing reports required by research Sponsors.
To assist with recording/processing of modifications as required.
To assist with entering/compiling data required for invoicing as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Hold a General Pharmacy Council - (recognised Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification or equivalent) GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (minimum of grade C)
Desirable
GCP training within the last 2 years
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of procedures for dispensary services Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems Appropriate experience of working in a pharmacy environment
Desirable
Relevant experience in Hospital Pharmacy Practice Knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience. Relevant experience in pharmacy clinical trials (minimum 1 year)
Skills and Competencies Essential
Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patients/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding Excellent oral and written communication Be able to make judgments involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis independently and as a group Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent requests
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).
Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Denmark Hill
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)