Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist with existing hospital pharmacy experience of setting up clinical trials in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Clinical trials are essential for developing treatments of the future and improving patient outcomes. You will work across all clinical specialities including within the aseptic unit and join a high profile dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team.

We are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new services/processes.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information on what the role will involve along with all essential and desirable criteria required.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the implementation of new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/ quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial.

You will provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients.

You will provide a cost effective clinical pharmacy service which is patient and medicine orientated through effective supply, prescription monitoring and prescribing which ensures the patient receives safe, effective and timely drug therapy. Provide advice and support on all pharmaceutical care issues at ward level at the Trust across all specialties.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.