Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and devoted pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at King's College Hospital (KCH) NHS Foundation Trust Denmark Hill Site (DH) and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH).
Our portfolio is expanding and we are managing over 400 trials in pharmacy for a wide range of specialities including neurology, stroke, paediatrics, liver, renal, haematology, rheumatology, ophthalmology and more across the KCH sites
The post holder will work closely with the research team at PRUH and at DH to set up and maintain pharmacy aspect of clinical trials.
This post will be based at the PRUH site, but travel to other KCH sites may be required.
Interviews for this post will be held on 17 or 18 April 2024 at PRUH site.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, develop, deliver and manage clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) at PRUH.
To liaise between the trust's R&D and pharmacy teams to ensure that pharmacy services meet the required standards and are responsive to the trust's R&D agenda.
To provide specialist input and advice on all aspects on medicines management in drug trials, in particular safe management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) within the Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
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
Please refer to the job description and person specification to find out more about the roles and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities
- To lead and manage the workflow of Clinical Trials Pharmacy at PRUH
- To work closely with the clinical trial pharmacy leads to provide support, advice and management in relation to the IMP management of clinical trials in the Trust.
- To liaise with specialist care group pharmacists, the KHPCTO, Clinical Research Associates, investigators and other staff groups involved in clinical trials provision, as appropriate.
- To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national objectives and Kings Health Partners strategies.
- To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the division.
- To establish processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance.
- To identify and manage changes that need to occur to improve services.
- To identify and manage the risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials.
- To act as a clinical role model in relation to highly specialist expertise in the area of clinical trials and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of clinical trial drugs in these patients.
- To ensure safe dispensing practice and supervise the dispensing of clinical trials medicines (IMPs and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products (NIMPs)) at KCH.
- To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for all patients.
- To provide education and training to pharmacy and other staff in relation to clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification to find out more about the roles and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities
- To lead and manage the workflow of Clinical Trials Pharmacy at PRUH
- To work closely with the clinical trial pharmacy leads to provide support, advice and management in relation to the IMP management of clinical trials in the Trust.
- To liaise with specialist care group pharmacists, the KHPCTO, Clinical Research Associates, investigators and other staff groups involved in clinical trials provision, as appropriate.
- To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national objectives and Kings Health Partners strategies.
- To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the division.
- To establish processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance.
- To identify and manage changes that need to occur to improve services.
- To identify and manage the risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials.
- To act as a clinical role model in relation to highly specialist expertise in the area of clinical trials and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of clinical trial drugs in these patients.
- To ensure safe dispensing practice and supervise the dispensing of clinical trials medicines (IMPs and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products (NIMPs)) at KCH.
- To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for all patients.
- To provide education and training to pharmacy and other staff in relation to clinical trials.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree MPharm
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration)
Desirable
- Valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Knowldege
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Experience in clinical trials
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of protocol/guideline development
Desirable
- Clinical / Technical specialisation especially In Haematology & Oncology
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree MPharm
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration)
Desirable
- Valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Knowldege
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Experience in clinical trials
- Specialist clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of protocol/guideline development
Desirable
- Clinical / Technical specialisation especially In Haematology & Oncology
- Experience of managing staff
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.
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.
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).
