Advanced Pharmacist – Clinical Trials

Overview

In this role you lead the Pharmacy Clinical Trials service at Glan Clwyd Hospital, shaping a new specialist function within a growing research portfolio. You will enable safe access to innovative therapies for patients across North Wales, collaborating with oncology/haematology teams and cross-functional partners. You drive service development, governance, and workforce planning to deliver high-quality clinical research outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice and advance patient care in a expanding research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy clinical trials service and oversee IMP management across a diverse portfolio
• Perform protocol reviews, study set-up, and ensure GMP/GCP compliance
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians, sponsors, and research teams
• Support audit, governance, service improvement, and workforce development activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable safe delivery of clinical trials
• Contribute to the development of new ways of working within the research environment
• Support weekend/public holiday rota responsibilities as part of the wider pharmacy service

Key requirements

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• GPhC registration
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• Experience in managed sector and/or community pharmacy
• Leadership and management experience (desirable)

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence and negotiate in a multidisciplinary setting
• Clinical trials management and IMP oversight
• Protocol development and study setup
• Regulatory compliance and GCP

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