Clinical Trials Pharmacist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Pharmacists (1 x 37.5hrs / 1 x 18.75) to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at UHL

The Pharmacy Clinical Trials service at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is a key part of the clinical research multi-disciplinary team which aims to provide a safe and efficient service in the conduct of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) studies across UHL's three sites. The Pharmacy Clinical Trials service is a friendly, varied and busy service with a portfolio of around 200 IMP studies.

You must have recent experience within a UK hospital pharmacy environment and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

If you are proactive, innovative, organised and enthusiastic and possess the qualities and skills essential for this post, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Previous clinical trial experience is desirable but not essential, as appropriate training and support will be provided.

UHL is one of the largest and busiest teaching Trusts in the country and provides care to over one million people in Leicestershire and Rutland. Leicester is a vibrant city with excellent transport links.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be expected to risk assess new protocols and help confirm capability and capacity in pharmacy to the research and development department.

You will be working closely with the teams of technicians and assistants, and manage members of the trials team. You will be responsible for the co-ordination and day to day support of commercial and non-commercially sponsored clinical trials and work closely with Clinical Management Groups and research teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or Glenfield Hospital sites to facilitate excellent delivery of research within this area.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata / pro rota for part time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-7089241-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to assist and support the Pharmacy trials team in delivering the Pharmacy support element for clinical trials set-up, and deputise where necessary across three sites. You must also be willing to work flexibly in terms of site and duties to meet the service.

Attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously are essential requirements for this role. You must be effective in time management and able to work with minimum supervision.

As part of this job, you will be expected to work as part of the wider pharmacy team and contribute to evenings, weekends and on-call shifts as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to assist and support the Pharmacy trials team in delivering the Pharmacy support element for clinical trials set-up, and deputise where necessary across three sites. You must also be willing to work flexibly in terms of site and duties to meet the service.

Attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously are essential requirements for this role. You must be effective in time management and able to work with minimum supervision.

As part of this job, you will be expected to work as part of the wider pharmacy team and contribute to evenings, weekends and on-call shifts as appropriate.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent degree
  • Registered as a practising pharmacist
  • Post graduation qualification or equivalent experience level of knowledge gained through extensive experience

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Experience of leading a small team
  • Able to demonstrate leadership skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Understanding of the principles of research

Planning and organising skills

Essential

  • Good planning ,organization and time management skills
  • Understand the principles of service development and management of change and have some experience of implementing them
Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent degree
  • Registered as a practising pharmacist
  • Post graduation qualification or equivalent experience level of knowledge gained through extensive experience

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Experience of leading a small team
  • Able to demonstrate leadership skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Understanding of the principles of research

Planning and organising skills

Essential

  • Good planning ,organization and time management skills
  • Understand the principles of service development and management of change and have some experience of implementing them

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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Trial Pharmacist

Rakhee.Rawal

Rakhee.Rawal@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

01162584462

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata / pro rota for part time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-7089241-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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