Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Haringey GP Federation; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Clinical Trials, based primarily at Broomfield Hospital. This role involves ensuring support for clinical trials across oncology and hematology, compliance with Medicines Management Standards, and clinical governance responsibilities. Applicants should have a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, a post‑graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy, and previous NHS hospital experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with oncology and haematology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research & Development Strategy for pharmacy.
• Enable streamlined set‑up of clinical trials across specialties.
• Clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
• Check clinical trial prescriptions for compliance.
• Ensure Medicines Management Standards are met.
• Participate in clinical governance of pharmaceutical services.

Skills

Registered pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Oncology pharmacy knowledge

Education

Post‑graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Clinical Trials

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Mid‑term fixed‑term contract until March 2027 supporting clinical trial patients across Mid and South Essex. Based primarily at Broomfield Hospital site, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working to provide excellent care to clinical trial and oncology & hematology patients throughout the Trust. Cross‑site working will be required.

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment, supported by an excellent team.

Main duties of the job

• To work under the direction of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials to ensure pharmacy are in a position to support the Research & Development Strategy.
• To work with the clinical trials and oncology teams to enable streamlined set‑up of clinical trials across all specialities.
• To clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
• To clinically screen and check clinical trial prescriptions.
• To ensure Medicines Management Standards are met within the Clinical trials and Oncology and Haematology Services.
• To work in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
• To be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
• Post‑graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy

Experience

• Previous NHS hospital experience
• Experience working in clinical trials
• Experience working within oncology and haematology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)