Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist with clinical trials experience to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Team. The position will be based at Broomfield hospital where you will be responsible for leading and further developing the cross site pharmacy clinical trials team. The post holder will be an integrated member of the Trust's Research and development team providing medication related information and support to the development and implementation of the commercial and non commercial clinical trials. In return for your hard work and commitment, We will provide the opportunity to develop your skills both within your leadership role and also clinical role. Main duties of the job Responsibility for leading, managing, directing, and strategically developing and delivering a safe, comprehensive, cost-efficient Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE). Ensuring the MSE Pharmacy Clinical Trials service is compliant with relevant EU and UK clinical trial legislation. Lead and manage the pharmacy clinical trials team. Provide technical advice and support to researchers on regulatory matters and trial design when conducting non-commercial and commercial clinical trials. Promote and maintain Pharmacy involvement in clinical trials by acting as the main point of contact in the pharmacy department for investigators and their support staff, clinical research staff representing a sponsoring organisation, personnel acting for national and local clinical research networks and MSE Research and Development department (R&D). Participate in R&D committee meetings and presentations of clinical trial submissions, as appropriate. Advise R&D on IMP related queries / incidents including drug recalls and serious breaches. Collaborate with Principal Pharmacist, Technical Services to ensure the efficient use of the aseptic facilities for compounding Investigational Medicinal Products including the production of SOPs as appropriate. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9449 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document detailing the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please contact us directly. We look forward to your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached document detailing the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please contact us directly. We look forward to your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy ( or equivalent ) Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate Qualification Desirable Post graduate Leadership /management qualification Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant previous clinical trials experience Line management experience Desirable Project/management change experience Budgetary management experience Knowledge of manufacturing and quality assurance issues in relation to clinical trials Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy ( or equivalent ) Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post Graduate Qualification Desirable Post graduate Leadership /management qualification Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant previous clinical trials experience Line management experience Desirable Project/management change experience Budgetary management experience Knowledge of manufacturing and quality assurance issues in relation to clinical trials Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)