Job summary
This is a cross site Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist role with a main base of Chelsea.
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a passionate, highly motivated, and dynamic pharmacist to join the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Clinical Trials Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust.
Applicants should have previous experience in clinical trials, and a background in oncology or haemato-oncology would be advantageous.
If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact:
Specialist Pharmacist- Clinical trial:
Chris Tong: chris.tong@rmh.nhs.uk ext 1938
To meet the Clinical Trial team and know more about their routine, please visit the link below:
Clinical trials and aseptic team at The Royal Marsden (vimeo.com)
Main duties of the job
Our team continues to support the research strategy of "taking personalized cancer treatment to the next level," with approximately 380 active IMP studies and increasingly complex new clinical trials across all specialties, including gene therapies and cellular therapies studies.
The Royal Marsden, in association with its partner, The ICR, has an unparalleled global reputation for patient care, research, and education. Through our partnership, we pioneer new cancer therapies through complex transitional studies and Phase I-III clinical trials, making us one of Europe's largest comprehensive cancer centres.
The hospital has recently introduced the EPIC digital health record system and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to support the pharmacy teams and become a more efficient and truly paperless
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the Dispensaries (Chelsea & Sutton), West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC), Oak ward and day case areas of the Drug Development Unit and the Clinical Trial Dispensary across both sites.
- To assist the Clinical Trials Team with any day-to day clinical and dispensing, ward and research day units
- Provide clinical trial support and advice to other areas within pharmacy e.g. aseptic service, clinical services and to the research teams.
- To support the clinical trial team with clinical trial set-up of new studies, revision of amendments for ongoing studies already open at the trust, to provide continued support for the running and maintenance of current trial activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To contribute to the provision of the pharmacy clinical trials service to the Dispensaries (Chelsea & Sutton), West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC), Oak ward and day case areas of the Drug Development Unit and the Clinical Trial Dispensary across both sites.
- To assist the Clinical Trials Team with any day-to day clinical and dispensing, ward and research day units
- Provide clinical trial support and advice to other areas within pharmacy e.g. aseptic service, clinical services and to the research teams.
- To support the clinical trial team with clinical trial set-up of new studies, revision of amendments for ongoing studies already open at the trust, to provide continued support for the running and maintenance of current trial activity.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Member of RPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy experience (including pharmacy ward experience) in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
- Audit, project management of research experience
- Experience & ability to train/coach other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology +/- Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Clinical Trial experience
- Working knowledge of GCP
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation & time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Member of RPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy experience (including pharmacy ward experience) in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
- Audit, project management of research experience
- Experience & ability to train/coach other members of staff
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology +/- Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Clinical Trial experience
- Working knowledge of GCP
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation & time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel.
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).
