Job overview

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

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·         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.

Working for our organisation

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.