About this role
Job summary
Interview date - Monday 30 November 2026 - On site at Churchill Hospital
Are you an experienced GPhC technical pharmacist ready to help shape the future of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), aseptics, clinical trials and pharmaceutical manufacturing?
We are looking for an Accountable Pharmacist for Clinical Trials Aseptic Unit and Lead for Manufacturing to join Oxford University Hospitals at an exciting time of development within our specialist pharmacy services.
As Accountable Pharmacist for Clinical Trials Aseptic Services (CTAS), you will lead the delivery of aseptically prepared medicines for clinical trials and specialist care, while providing expert leadership across ATMPs and our licensed manufacturing services.
ATMPs are a key part of this opportunity. You will lead our temporary dedicated ATMP unit, support the development of this emerging service and help shape best practice for the safe handling and supply of innovative therapies. You will also support the development and lead the commissioning of a new Pharmacy Clinical Trials Aseptic facility including dedicated ATMP cleanrooms.
You do not need to have worked with ATMPs previously. ATMP experience is desirable rather than essential, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced aseptic or manufacturing pharmacist looking to develop expertise in this evolving field.
Main duties of the job
As Accountable Pharmacist for CTAS, you will lead and coordinate the unlicensed unit providing injectable Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and selected high-risk injectable medicines across the Trust.
You will
- Lead and develop aseptic services, ensuring appropriate technical, professional and regulatory standards.
- Lead and develop ATMP aseptic services, ensuring appropriate technical, professional and regulatory standards.
- Support clinical teams with expert advice on the safe handling, supply and governance of aseptic doses including ATMPs.
- Lead the commissioning and operational delivery of the new dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Aseptic facility.
- Support the set-up and delivery of clinical trials involving aseptically prepared IMPs and ATMPs.
- Provide senior leadership across Radiopharmacy and Hyperpolarising Gas manufacturing services, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Pharmacy Quality Assurance, research teams, sponsors and clinical colleagues.
- Develop and support multidisciplinary teams and act as a source of specialist technical expertise across the Trust.
Above all, you will ensure that patient safety and experience remain at the heart of these specialist services while helping OUH develop its capability to deliver novel and advanced therapies.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27
You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.
Our commitment toDelivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification for more information
If you are passionate about technical pharmacy, research, innovation and are looking for a senior role where you can influence the future of specialist pharmacy services, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Aseptic experience
- Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy/ aseptics
- Managing staff
Desirable
- PTQA / equivalent
- Clinical Trials 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).
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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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital
Old Road, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)