Clinical Trials Specialist Pharmacist

OverviewUniversity College London Hospitals undertakes world-class research across many specialities including cancer, neurology, stroke, rheumatology, and early phase medicine. In this role you will be a key part of facilitating this research. You will lead a sub team of pharmacists to provide a high-quality clinical trial service, thereby giving access to new, ground-breaking treatments to patients via study protocols. The postholder will acquire experience of leadership, line management, finance, risk assessments, audit, and inspection. Applicants must be GPhC-registered pharmacists with at least 3 years'' experience in an NHS hospital healthcare setting. Prior experience of clinical trials is desirable. The post holder will be well supported by the Principal Pharmacist RandD and the senior team. There are many reasons to join UCLH; including staff discounts and flexible working opportunities. Come and join our team if you are looking for a job where you can make a difference to patient care whilst learning about research delivery and digital health.

Main dutiesThe postholder is a member of the senior pharmacy research team and supports the Principal Pharmacist RandD to provide a high-quality consistent service. They will lead on risk reviews for the UCLH Joint Research Office (known as AAC – Assess, Arrange and Confirm) and work closely with senior technical staff to set up new trials. They will lead on collating and establishing trends in dispensing errors/deviations on the Trust''s Datix database, reviewing and implementing new or amended SOPs, and leading the audit process from external regulators and sponsors. The postholder will provide senior support to clinical trial coordinators, nursing and clinic/day unit staff, and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry to ensure the smooth running of all clinical trials requiring pharmaceutical services. The post holder will also line manage pharmacists who rotate through clinical trials.

About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people locally, across the UK and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We operate across eight sites including: University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, Macmillan Cancer Centre, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, and UCLH at Westmoreland Street. We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses and specialise in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal and oral disease, with world-class support services. We are committed to sustainability and aim to become a carbon net zero health service, with direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

DetailsDate posted: 10 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-6795

Job locations: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH), Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG

Person SpecificationKnowledge and Qualifications

MPharm or relevant pharmacy degree

Pharmacist Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Detailed knowledge of GCP and GMP/GDP, current legislation and regulations; ability to apply this knowledge to develop and run a clinical trial service

Working knowledge of quality aspects of GCP, GMP and GDP

Well-developed IT skills to manage and monitor quality systems

Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical aspects of investigational medicines, aseptic production, and dispensary practice

Desirable

Specialist Qualification in Clinical Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or Pharmaceutical Technical Services (e.g., ClinDipP, PTQA MSc or equivalent)

Experience

Demonstrable post-registration work in hospital pharmacy practice

Demonstrable experience of clinical trials, dispensary and aseptic manufacture (Chemotherapy, CIVAS and PN)

Experience in quality systems in a pharmaceutical setting

Experience of writing SOPs, managing change and incidents, and developing and delivering action plans

Awareness of current national standards, guidelines, and service delivery issues relevant to clinical trials

Experience of clinical pharmacy

Desirable

Experience of GCP or GMP audits and demonstrable evidence of use of findings to improve practice

Experience of managing change in a pharmaceutical setting

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to solve difficult and ambiguous problems with advanced reasoning, sound pharmaceutical judgement and negotiation

Demonstrated ability to manage incidents and deviations

Demonstrated ability to manage change

Able to work accurately under pressure, prioritise and manage time effectively

Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP and Quality management and ability to apply this knowledge to maintain a service

Communication

Demonstrable ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team

Able to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information effectively in written and spoken English

Infection prevention and control

Adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control

Take personal responsibility to embed effective prevention and control of health care associated infections

Complete required training on infection prevention and control

Include infection prevention and control in continuous personal/professional development and annual appraisal

OtherDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS disclosure may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer detailsEmployer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH), Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG

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