Band 8a Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist
National Health Service ·
Job summarySenior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist (Band 8a)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team as a Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist (Band 8a).In this role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant clinical trials pharmacy service across a broad portfolio of specialties, including early phase studies.
Working closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager and multidisciplinary research teams, you will lead on thepharmacy set-up, capacity and capability assessment, and ongoing delivery of clinical trials. Working closely with R&D, investigators and sponsors, you will provide expert advice on clinical trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and safe medication use, ensuring compliance with GCP and all relevant legislation.
The role also includes a clinical component, including screening and checking trial prescriptions, patient counselling, and participation in dispensary and oncology rotas. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research and support the delivery of cutting-edge treatments within a collaborative NHS environment.
Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities include: Leading pharmacy input into clinical trial set-up and delivery Working across diverse specialties, including early phase research Collaborating with R&D teams, investigators, and sponsors Providing expert regulatory and clinical trials guidance Contributing to service development, audit, and governance Maintaining a clinical and patient-facing role with dispensary and oncology responsibilitiesAbout usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.
Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number391-RFL-8074243Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet Trust Values Educational & Professional Qualitifications EssentialMPharm or equivalentGPhC registeredCertificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentDiploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentCurrent Good Clinical Practice Certification Experience EssentialExtensive experience working as a hospital pharmacist including a comprehensive band 6 rotation and demonstrable experience at band 7 workingDemonstrable experience of working in clinical trials and undertaking capacity & capability reviewExperience of multidisciplinary workingExperience in undertaking auditExperience in education and trainingExperience of writing and implementing clinical guidelines and standard operating proceduresKnowledge of GCP, GMP, IMP and clinical trials medicines legislationEvidence of clinical trial GCP / GMP continual trainingExperience in the use of electronic prescribing systemsDesirableDemonstrable experience of working in cancer servicesDemonstrable experience of working in technical servicesExperience in building treatment protocols / prescriptions on electronic prescribing systems Skills and aptitudes EssentialGood written and verbal communicationGood interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and staffGood negotiation skills and the ability to influence medical, pharmacy, and management staffGood management skills with respect to time, staff and available resourcesGood presentation skillsGood teaching and training skillsDemonstration of advanced clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skillsAbility to manage risksAbility to implement best practiceAbility to work both alone and as part of a teamAbility to work accurately under pressureAbility to undertake auditAbility to evaluate service qualityAbility to identify own training needsAbility to critically evaluate available literatureGood understanding of current national standards and guidelinesGood understanding of clinical risk and governanceComputer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel Personal Qualities & Attributes EssentialEnthusiastic, well motivated and hard workingDemonstrates initiativeAdaptableApproachableAssertiveResilientSelf-aware & reflectiveReliable Other EssentialFlexible to work weekends, bank holidays, late duties and on-call Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet Trust Values Educational & Professional Qualitifications EssentialMPharm or equivalentGPhC registeredCertificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentDiploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentCurrent Good Clinical Practice Certification Experience EssentialExtensive experience working as a hospital pharmacist including a comprehensive band 6 rotation and demonstrable experience at band 7 workingDemonstrable experience of working in clinical trials and undertaking capacity & capability reviewExperience of multidisciplinary workingExperience in undertaking auditExperience in education and trainingExperience of writing and implementing clinical guidelines and standard operating proceduresKnowledge of GCP, GMP, IMP and clinical trials medicines legislationEvidence of clinical trial GCP / GMP continual trainingExperience in the use of electronic prescribing systemsDesirableDemonstrable experience of working in cancer servicesDemonstrable experience of working in technical servicesExperience in building treatment protocols / prescriptions on electronic prescribing systems Skills and aptitudes EssentialGood written and verbal communicationGood interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and staffGood negotiation skills and the ability to influence medical, pharmacy, and management staffGood management skills with respect to time, staff and available resourcesGood presentation skillsGood teaching and training skillsDemonstration of advanced clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skillsAbility to manage risksAbility to implement best practiceAbility to work both alone and as part of a teamAbility to work accurately under pressureAbility to undertake auditAbility to evaluate service qualityAbility to identify own training needsAbility to critically evaluate available literatureGood understanding of current national standards and guidelinesGood understanding of clinical risk and governanceComputer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel Personal Qualities & Attributes EssentialEnthusiastic, well motivated and hard workingDemonstrates initiativeAdaptableApproachableAssertiveResilientSelf-aware & reflectiveReliable Other EssentialFlexible to work weekends, bank holidays, late duties and on-callDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's website