Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical trials

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.

• 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

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.

• Date posted: 11 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 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

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

• 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

• Be able to implement and manage change
• Be able to evaluate service quality
• Track record of successful team working
• Be…