To be responsible for the operational activities of the pharmacy clinical trials service at the Trust Research and Development base at Two Bridges, Chertsey, acting as the first point of contact on behalf of Pharmacy when clinical trials are under consideration. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the R&D team, site investigators, research personnel, and other support services, including the clinical research network, to provide a responsive, high quality, comprehensive process for delivering the pharmacy clinical trial service. To critically review clinical trial protocols on their impact on pharmacy (operation and capacity) for example packaging, labelling and documentation, incorporating further comments from appropriate specialist clinical and technical pharmacists where required and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. To maintain and review the pharmacy clinical trial procedures and research policies, ensuring that they are up to date with UK legislation, Trust policy and RPS guidance. To liaise with the Pharmacy team and R&D Manager to prioritise, facilitate and support the set-up and validation of new protocols. To participate in the running of clinical trials, including initiation visits. Finance: oTo liaise with finance to ensure that all pharmacy generated income is invoiced and processed appropriately. oFormulate Pharmacy charges in conjunction with the Clinical Trial Co-ordinator. oTo ensure that these costs are met To oversee training for other members of the pharmacy department in matters relating to clinical trials. To represent Pharmacy at appropriate meetings involving pharmaceutical services to individuals recruited to trials. To be up to date with the requirements of ICH/ GCP and to ensure that any research carried out by the service meets legislative requirements. Liaise with research staff and drug companies in the planning and organisation of clinical trials for a variety of clinical specialities. Ensure that supplies of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for clinical trials meet regulatory requirements. Ensure training is appropriate for pharmacy staff involved in the dispensing of clinical trials materials. To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national and local objectives and strategies. To identify and manage risks associated with the use of IMPs in clinical trials. To ensure adequate patient information is available for patients undergoing clinical trials involving IMPs. To provide specialist advice and recommendations to other healthcare staff, including senior medical staff, nursing staff, R&D staff on matters relating to the use of medicines in writing, in person and by telephone. To investigate any medicines related incidents or complaints within the designated groups of wards and clinical trials and explore ways of minimising risk of future re-occurrence or risk to staff. To attend regional and national meetings to determine and develop policies / guidelines and to keep up to date on latest developments in research. Assist and advise investigators and industry personnel in the event of an emergency unblinding code break request (where applicable). Support the team with MHRA and Sponsor inspections and/or audits of clinical trials. Co-ordinate the production of written reports to the inspectors. To support pharmacy team with trainees and supervision.