Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5 hrs per week for full time post and part time/flexible working considered
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 130-PST056-0725
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £63,150 - £73,379 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Trials
Band 8b
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Swansea UHB R&D department have an exciting new job opportunity working within Singleton Pharmacy department for a Principal Pharmacist: Clinical Trials post. The job is advertised as a permanent position
We are looking for a forward-thinking highly motivated Pharmacist with significant experience of commercial clinical trials work within a hospital environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful management and execution of our commercial clinical trial pipeline. You will lead, direct and develop our dynamic pharmacy clinical trials service both now and into the future. The post holder will build and expand the portfolio of commercial cancer and non-cancer trials whilst ensuring compliance with International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), Clinical Trials Regulations, the Research Governance Framework and other relevant guidelines and policies. Also you will be expected to provide expert advice to the UHB's Research & Development Team, Chief Investigators & Principal Investigators in respect of all aspects of IMP manufacture, procurement and the use of and adherence to associated legislation.
The postholder would be expected to strategically lead on the R&D Pharmacy Clinical Trials agenda, working alongside medical and nursing peers and the wider Pharmacy and R&D department as appropriate. You will be based within the Singleton Pharmacy Department but have the flexibility to work across our delivery settings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for professionally leading, directing and developing the delivery of safe, comprehensive, cost-efficient Pharmacy Services for Health Board (HB)for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products.
To ensure the Health Board (HB)Pharmacy Clinical Trials service is compliant with relevant EU and UK clinical trial legislation and will:
Lead and manage the pharmacy clinical trials team.
Manage, develop and be responsible for clinical trials pharmacy services for Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Support the chief pharmacist in developing, in an innovative way, the overall strategy for research and development and clinical trials agenda at SBUHB in a manner that reflects pharmacy, Health Board, regional and NHS Wales national strategic priorities.
Work in conjunction with the principal pharmacists (clinical, technical and digital services) and quality assurance specialists to develop the provision of an efficient, high quality, professional and well-coordinated pharmacy service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements relating to clinical trials.
Provide expert advice to the Health Board's research and development department and clinical trials principal investigators in respect of all aspects of IMP manufacture, procurement and use and of adherence to associated legislation.
Lead pharmacy support at MHRA GCP inspections ensuring access to documentation.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Current GPhC Pharmacist Registration
- Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP, QA and other pertinent legislation
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescriber Registration with GPhC
- Further qualification in Clinical Trials
- Formal leadership /management qualification(s)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration hospital experience
- Specialist experience in clinical trials and with aseptic services, including costing and feasibility
- Demonstrate experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects
- Experience of line management, including effective performance management, recruitment and allocation of staff
- Experience in making judgements involving highly complex facts, which require analysis, interpretation and options appraisal e.g. implementation of a new decision support tool.
Desirable criteria
- Management of a clinical trials service
- Experience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomes.
- Knowledge of handling ATIMPs Recent Oncology and or haematology experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Confident and assertive; able to defend opinions in a constructive manner when challenged Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and stakeholders.
- Able to critically analyse complex information and evidence and to communicate the findings clearly in simple terms.
- Ability to maintain and monitor database of medicines and activity related information e.g. medicines expenditure
Desirable criteria
- Experience of pharmacy management at a strategic level
- Experience of working actively on regional/national groups
- Ability to speak Welsh
other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Demonstrate creative and innovative ways of working
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jayne Caparros
- Job title
- Research Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 285547
- Additional information
Lisa Thomas , Acute Site Pharmacy Manager Singleton &Neath Port Talbot
01792 205666 ext 35391
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