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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 16 months (from start date)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Other
36 hours per week (cross-site working)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9647
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£55,690 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/12/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Band 8a

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity as a Lead Pharmacist has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the established clinical trials pharmacy team on a fixed term contract until March 2027 supporting clinical trials patients across Mid and South Essex.

Based primarily at Broomfield Hospital site, you will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, working to provide excellent care to clinical trial and oncology & haematology 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.

So, if this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply today. 

Main duties of the job

If successful, your duties will include:

  • 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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description or feel free to contact us for further information. 

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered pharmacist
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
  • Independent Prescriber
  • Post graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy

Experience

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pride Mtetwa
Job title
Principal Pharmacist Clinical Trials and Research
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07972324821
Additional information

Alison Felton,  Head of Department, Broomfield Pharmacy

01245 513528

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