University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Clinical Trials and Innovative Medicines Lead Pharmacist

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Job summary

Clinical Trials and Innovative Medicines Lead Pharmacist -Band 8b

Average of 37.5 hours/week across a 7 day working rota (with a maximum weekend commitment of 1 in 4)

Fixed Term until July 2026

This exciting post has been developed following investment in Pharmacy to support Clinical Trials.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services to lead the Clinical Trials Service and develop the service for Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMPs) at UHNM.

This post will be part of the leadership team in Technical Services and support the maintenance of the MHRA Manufacturer's 'Specials' Licence

The MHRA licenced 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy, non-sterile and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

To lead, manage, develop and be responsible for pharmacy clinical trials services including Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMPs) at UHNM

To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are met, both within and outside pharmacy

Ensure pharmacy clinical trials services are fully aligned to support the Trust's research strategy and the pharmacy strategy. To represent pharmacy providing updates on pharmacy services and capacity, performance metrics and on developments with ATIMPs in the appropriate forums

Take leadership and management responsibility for Technical Services, in collaboration with and complimenting the role of Technical Services Production Manager

Prepare for, and participate in, any inspections and audits undertaken by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or other regulatory authority. This will include the development of any remedial action plans and ensuring that these are delivered in a timely manner.

This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7109399

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

STOKE ON TRENT

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Nicky Stringer

Nicky Stringer, Principal Pharmacist, Technical Services, Cancer and Research on 01782 674508 nicky.stringer@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Nicky Stringer

Nicky Stringer, Principal Pharmacist, Technical Services, Cancer and Research on 01782 674508 nicky.stringer@uhnm.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification in Genomic medicine
  • Eligible to be named as Head of production on the MHRA licence
  • Releasing Officer in a MHRA Licensed Unit or eligible to undertake this training
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Desirable

  • PTQA qualification
  • Member of the RPS
  • Formal management and / or leadership qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post registration
  • Recent, extensive experience of working in clinical trials
  • Recent, extensive experience of working at a senior level within a pharmacy manufacturing unit or a related industry.
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification in Genomic medicine
  • Eligible to be named as Head of production on the MHRA licence
  • Releasing Officer in a MHRA Licensed Unit or eligible to undertake this training
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Desirable

  • PTQA qualification
  • Member of the RPS
  • Formal management and / or leadership qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post registration
  • Recent, extensive experience of working in clinical trials
  • Recent, extensive experience of working at a senior level within a pharmacy manufacturing unit or a related industry.

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).

Additional information

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

STOKE ON TRENT

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

STOKE ON TRENT

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy

Nicky Stringer

nicky.stringer@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674508

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7109399

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

STOKE ON TRENT

ST4 6QG


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