Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

Job Overview

Main area:
Pharmacy Clinical Trials – Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7, Contract Permanent: 1 in 6 weekends.

Hours:

Full time – 37.5 hours per week (1 in 6 weekends). Job
-CORP-7696263-B7.

Site:
Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed), Town:
Oxford. Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum pro rata (Yearly). Closing: 16/03/2026 23:59. Interview date: 25/03/2026.

Employer:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – a leading NHS teaching trust with four hospitals including John Radcliffe, Churchill and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centres.

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in advancing our portfolio of innovative clinical trials. This role combines pharmaceutical expertise with project management, overseeing the preparation, supply, and storage of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and supporting the success of pharmacy participation in trials that shape the future of medicine.

Applicants not meeting the full person specification will be considered. If successful, the applicant will be appointed to a lower band until competencies are achieved; all training will be provided.

• Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trials from setup to close down.
• Conduct feasibility reviews to determine trial supportability.
• Present pharmacy operational costings to sponsors.
• Set up and update study-specific documents.
• Process amendments promptly.
• Proactively address challenges to ensure trial progression, maintaining patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide regular updates on pharmaceutical aspects to align with project goals.
• Check accuracy of oral and aseptically prepared trial medications.
• Coordinate and deliver pharmacy support to researchers within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Plan workload for pharmacy services and ensure operational implementation.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP, and research governance frameworks.
• Provide specialised professional expertise to researchers in protocol development and MHRA trial authorisation.
• Interact with and support Clinical Trial Technicians and Senior Technical Officer.

• Gain experience in Aseptic Preparation of IMPs in our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong communication.

• M Pharm qualified to masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain).
• Wide hospital pharmacy experience.
• Problem‑identification and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good team member, time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Negotiation, interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy certificate or GPhC registered independent prescriber.
• Previous clinical trials or research experience.
• Aseptic unit experience.
• Research ethics experience/training.
• Involvement in developing a service.
• Experience presenting to a group.
• Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate research qualification.

COVID-19: While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we strongly encourage staff to get vaccinated. Guidance is available on the Oxfordshire County Council website.

Vacancy Closure: The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period, unless the applicant already holds a contract of employment with the Trust.

Referencing: Provide correct work‑related email addresses. Your first referee must be your line manager, supervisor, or clinical lead from your current or most recent post. If previously employed by the Trust, a reference from your last manager is required.

Next Steps: Read the job description and person specification carefully; your supporting statement should reflect these criteria. Selected candidates will be contacted within approximately two weeks of shortlisting.

To maintain job integrity, all recruitment correspondence will originate from the University of Oxford Hospitals email domain or the Trac recruitment system.

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and will require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.