Cambridge is home to one of the richest pools of clinical and scientific knowledge and expertise, not only in the country, but in the world. Based onthe Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Addenbrookes Hospital is ideally placed to undertake a wide range of clinical studies that help novel andexciting therapeutic drug treatments become available to the patients that need them., We are seeking a Specialist Pharmacist in clinical trials who will be involved in the management of the set up of non-oncology clinical trials involving medicines hosted at the CUH site working with other members of the site research team as well as trial sponsor representatives.
We have a well established and friendly team of Pharmacists and Technicians in our Pharmacy Clinical Trials Department who work closely as a team to manage the set up and running of clinical trials involving medicines. We work in three teams (oncology trials, non-oncology trails and the clinical trials dispensary) and our team has grown over the years with the increasing demands on our service.
We are a busy department with approximately 300-350 trials involving medicines happening across both areas (oncology and non-oncology)covering standard oral treatments through to advanced therapies.
The main role of the job is to work with relevant members of the study site teams, sponsor teams and the pharmacy department in order toensure trials involving medicines are able to run according to study protocol, following established trust policies and procedures and within theguidance of Good Clinical Practice which is embedded within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical trials ) regulations 2004. Good planning,organisation and communication is essential alongside a basic knowledge of clinical trial regulations in the UK and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).Previous experience in hospital pharmacy or research is desirable but not required.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.