Advanced Pharmacist – Peterborough

Overview

In this role, you will oversee the pharmacy clinical trial service and lead the Trust’s research and development agenda within the pharmacy department. You will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and legislative requirements, supporting the Research and Development Committee. You will be the pharmacy expert on trials, liaising with industry representatives and clinicians to uphold best practices, while driving research initiatives and service quality across the department. This is a pivotal position shaping the Trust’s trial services and research strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacy clinical trial service to the Research and Development Committee
• Oversee production and management of clinical trial procedures per protocols, GCP, and European Clinical Trials Directive
• Liaise with pharmaceutical industry trial representatives, clinicians, and trial coordinators; act as pharmacy specialist on R&D committee
• Ensure readiness of clinical trial services for MHRA inspection
• Develop and deliver training on medicine issues within Clinical Trials services
• Lead the Research and Development agenda within the pharmacy department and hospital transformation programme
• Support departmental operational service development and strategic planning with senior management

Key requirements

• Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
• Significant experience in specialty pharmacy practice
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training
• Experience of leading change management processes
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards HEE or RPS advanced practice

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Effective staff management
• GPhC registration
• Postgraduate hospital pharmacy qualification
• Experience with clinical trials and MHRA/GCP compliance

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