King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical trials

The closing date is 01 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced pharmacist who is passionate about clinical trials to join the Pharmacy Clinical trials Team at King's College Hospital.

The post holder will lead and manage Pharmacy clinical trial activities, liaise between the Trust R&D team and the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy services meet the required standards and are responsive to the Trust's R&D agenda.

The post holder will also encourage and support research undertaken by pharmacy staff, line manage a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist (and may manage other staff) and be involved in the delivery and development of pharmacy services to patients entered into clinical trials at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the pharmacy clinical trials service is compliant with national legislative requirements. This will require good team management and close liaison with Specialist Care Group Pharmacists and the Specialist pharmacist for clinical trials, Kings Health Partners.

The post holder will 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. They will liaise with the King's Health Partners Clinical Trial Office (KHPCTO), and other King's Health Partners staff regarding all aspects of clinical trial sponsor and host responsibilities including pharmacovigilance and product recall where required.

Main duties of the job

To lead on support, advice and management in relation to the IMP management of clinical trials in the Trust

To develop clinical trial pharmacy services in line with national objectives and King's Health Partners strategies

To manage workflow of Clinical Trial dispensaries

To manage a portfolio of Clinical Trial of Investigational Medicinal Product(CTIMP) and Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Products (ATIMP) trials

To establish processes for measuring standards of service and reporting on performance

To identify and manage risks associated with the medicines use process relevant to clinical trials

To identify strategic needs to support clinical trials in future and contribute to the development of business plans to meet these needs

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 provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients

To review and approve National contract value review (NCVR) pharmacy costing.

Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices

Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans

About us

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's 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

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-7784792

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key roles and responsibilities, specific skills and expertise required; please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key roles and responsibilities, specific skills and expertise required; please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
  • Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
  • Valid GCP Certificate
  • Extensive post registration hospital experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising / managing others
  • Experience of providing pharmaceutical input into Clinical Trials Services
  • Experience of protocol / guideline development
  • Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
  • Understanding of the clinical trial process, with regards to the setting up clinical trials and the documentation required to meet legislative requirements

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering and developing training programmes
  • Experience of managing ATIMP trials

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Be able to implement and manage change
  • Be able to evaluate service quality
  • Track record of successful team working
  • Be able to provide highly specialised information on medicines use to other healthcare professionals
  • Demonstration of problem solving skills

Desirable

  • Demonstration of ability to reconcile national priorities with local realities
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
  • Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
  • Valid GCP Certificate
  • Extensive post registration hospital experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising / managing others
  • Experience of providing pharmaceutical input into Clinical Trials Services
  • Experience of protocol / guideline development
  • Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda
  • Understanding of the clinical trial process, with regards to the setting up clinical trials and the documentation required to meet legislative requirements

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering and developing training programmes
  • Experience of managing ATIMP trials

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Be able to implement and manage change
  • Be able to evaluate service quality
  • Track record of successful team working
  • Be able to provide highly specialised information on medicines use to other healthcare professionals
  • Demonstration of problem solving skills

Desirable

  • Demonstration of ability to reconcile national priorities with local realities

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Vicky Chu

vicky.chu@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-7784792

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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