About this role
Job summary
Hello, my name is Sergio and I am one of the Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department. We are a multicultural team which values diversity, inclusion, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in advancing our portfolio of innovative clinical trials. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine pharmaceutical and project management expertise. Your responsibilities will include the updating and preparation of in-house documentation, overseeing supply, storage of investigational medicinal products, and thereby contributing to the success of pharmacy participation in clinical trials that shape the future of medicine.
You will be key in orchestrating and managing pharmacy aspects within our clinical trials. Your responsibilities will extend beyond traditional pharmacy roles, involving strategic planning, resource coordination, and project execution to ensure successful completion of clinical trials. If you are a forward-thinking pharmacist eager to integrate project management skills into your role, this is the opportunity for you.
The post will allow you to gain experience in Aseptic Preparation of the IMPs in our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit.
Applicants not meeting the full person specification will be considered. If successful, the applicant would be appointed to a lower band until competencies for this post are achieved. All training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trial from setup to close down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:
- Feasibility review to determine if trial can be supported by clinical trials pharmacy.
- Present costings to sponsors for pharmacy operational expenses during the trial .
- Setup and update study specific documents .
- Process amendments in timely manner.
- Proactively address challenges to ensure progression of trials, maintaining patient safety and data integrity.
- Provide regular updates on pharmaceutical aspects of trials to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Accuracy check oral and aseptically prepared trial medications as required.
- Co-ordinate and deliver Pharmacy support to Researchers in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Work with the dedicated Clinical Trial Team, to plan the workload for Pharmacy Services for the Trust and ensure operational implementation.
- Ensure Pharmacy procedures relating to clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products are in accordance with appropriate regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP) and with Research Governance Framework.
- Provide highly specialised professional expertise to Researchers in the development of clinical trial protocols involving medication and related substances and to provide advice & information regarding the application for Clinical Trial Authorisation certification from the MHRA.
- Interact with and support Clinical Trial Technicians and Senior Technical Officer.
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
For more details and main responsibilities please refer to the Job description and Person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
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Essential
- M Pharm Qualified to masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain)
- Wide Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Problem identification and solving skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good team member
- Good time management and well organised
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good negotiation skills. Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy certificate or GPhC registered independent prescriber.
Desirable
- Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience
- Aseptic Unit experience
- Research Ethics experience / training
- Involvement in developing a service
- Good IT skills
- Experience in presenting to a group
- Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate Research Qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed)
Churchill Drive, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)