Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist Required – Apply now
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Nottingham
GBP 50,000 - 58,000
* Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
* Hours: Full time
* Location: Nottingham, NG7 2UH
* Company: NHS Jobs
* Job Type: Permanent
* Job Reference: C9164-24-1492
Summary
Key Job Responsibilities
Service Management and Development
* Oversee the delivery, management, and growth of the pharmacy clinical trials service.
* Attend clinical trials meetings relevant to the specialty.
* Collaborate with research teams and the Principal Pharmacist to prioritize and identify key clinical trial services.
* Develop, implement, and audit clinical trials practices in the pharmacy.
* Provide expert advice on clinical trials to various departments and teams.
* Support senior pharmacists and directors in clinical trials management and project development.
* Contribute to business planning and strategy development in response to service expansion, new consultant appointments, and identified risks.
Clinical Trials Service (80%)
* Lead and manage a comprehensive specialist clinical trials pharmacy service.
* Work according to GCP guidelines and established pharmacy clinical trials procedures.
* Assess the feasibility of clinical trial protocols and ensure safe and deliverable pharmaceutical aspects.
* Calculate and manage the costs associated with pharmacy support for clinical trials.
* Liaise with research teams and sponsors to ensure timely appraisal and approval of clinical trials.
* Finalize the setup of clinical trials, including writing and checking dispensing procedures.
* Ensure adherence to protocol requirements for investigational medicinal product (IMP) management.
* Facilitate the development of new services for novel therapies in research settings.
* Provide clinical pharmacy services for patients in clinical trials.
Clinical Practice (20%)
* Support a high-quality, specialist pharmacy service.
* Offer specialist advice on prescribing and drug therapeutics according to guidelines.
* Provide highly specialized drug therapy advice to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
* Verify and assess prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing.
* Identify potential adverse drug reactions and interactions.
* Counsel patients on medication usage and compliance.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
* Supervise the preparation and dispensing of medications.
* Calculate pharmacy support costs for clinical trials.
* Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities in medicine usage.
* Ensure proper invoicing and reclaim mechanisms for clinical trials costs.
Human Resource Management
* Serve as a role model and supervise junior staff.
* Lead business case submissions for service developments.
* Assist in staff recruitment and performance management.
* Contribute to the training and appraisal of pharmacy staff in the clinical trials team.
Research and Development
* Participate in and supervise research activities.
* Integrate research evidence into practice to enhance pharmacy services.
* Maintain connections with specialist groups to adopt best practices.
Education and Training
* Collaborate with senior pharmacists to develop training plans for clinical trials.
* Deliver educational sessions to staff on medication issues related to clinical trials.
* Provide training and assessments for various pharmacy and healthcare staff.
General
* Participate in flexible working arrangements, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
* Take part in the on-call service for shift-working pharmacists.
* Undertake additional duties as required.
Freedom to Act
* Make and be accountable for clinical decisions within the specialty and competence area.
* Act independently within national and local guidelines and protocols.
* Work to professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Adhere to NUH policies and current legislation relating to medicinal products and clinical trials.
For further details and to apply, please refer to job reference C9164-24-1492 on the NHS Jobs website.
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