Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist

Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Maternity Leave Cover - 12 Months)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on a 12-month maternity leave cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high-quality clinical trials pharmacy service, supporting both commercial and non-commercial research across a wide range of specialties. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research staff, you will contribute to the safe and effective management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) in accordance with current UK Clinical Trials Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and other relevant standards.

The post holder will be involved in all stages of the clinical trial lifecycle, including trial set-up, ongoing management, and close-down activities. You will support the dispensing and final checking of clinical trial prescriptions, provide expert advice to clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and quality requirements.

This role is ideal for a pharmacist with a strong clinical and technical background and an interest in research and innovation, looking to develop or expand their expertise in clinical trials within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS environment.

• To maintain and support the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service in accordance with current UK Clinical Trials Regulations and all amendments, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines and department procedures, ensuring the provision of a high-quality service to non-commercial and commercial sponsors, clinical trial units, contract research organisations (CROs), staff and patients at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
• Support clinical trial section leads with clinical trial set-up, delivery, and close-down activities
• Assist with managing and resolving day-to-day queries raised by the research teams, sponsors, clinical trial units, and contract research organisations (CROs)
• Dispense and final check clinical trial prescriptions
• Support investigational medicinal product (IMP) manufacturing activities

The 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.

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Date posted: 27 August 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year

Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-8081682

Job locations:
Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG
, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
• General Pharmaceutical Council registration
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice

• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice

• Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience at band 6 level
• Demonstrable inpatient and outpatient dispensary experience
• Demonstrable clinical ward pharmacy experience

• Demonstrable technical services experience
• Experience of clinical trial support

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good presentation and problem solving skills
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to train / coach other members of staff
• Computer literate and able to use MSOffice applications e.g. Word and Excel
• Demonstrates good general clinical knowledge and skills
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of GMP
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Understanding of clinical risk and…