Job summary
Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant - Band 3
Pharmacy Shared Services - Based at Royal London Hospital (RLH) with rotation to Whipps Cross and Newham University Hospital with future rotation into the Clinical Research Facility.
Are you seeking a new challenge and a chance to develop new skills. Do you want to work for one of the most research active NHS Trusts in the country and play an important role in improving the health and quality of life for patients?The pharmacy clinical trials service at Barts Health has seen significant investment over the last few years and the evolving team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants manage an ever-expanding portfolio of clinical trials. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the team and develop skills within this exciting area.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who has good organisational and communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. You will be responsible for supporting the setup and maintenance of trials being run at Barts Health, and ensure they are being managed according to the regulatory requirements for research.
**Interviews will be held in-person on 6th Jan 2026.**
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is full time, Monday-Friday (with additional evening, weekend and bank holiday commitments). Full training and development opportunities will be provided.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Jasdip Dulai (Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist) on 0203 594 6680 or e-mail: jasdip.dulai@nhs.net.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Jasdip Dulai (Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist) on 0203 594 6680 or e-mail: jasdip.dulai@nhs.net.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post -Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is full time, Monday-Friday (with additional evening, weekend and bank holiday commitments). Full training and development opportunities will be provided.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Jasdip Dulai (Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist) on 0203 594 6680 or e-mail: jasdip.dulai@nhs.net.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Jasdip Dulai (Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist) on 0203 594 6680 or e-mail: jasdip.dulai@nhs.net.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful
*PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post -Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 o English Language o Maths o Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts
- Experience in hospital pharmacy clinical trials, aseptics or dispensary services
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in training others
- Experience in customer care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand issues involved in stock control and medicines distribution
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Understand customer care issues
- Understanding of relevant legislation -Health and Safety -Data protection -Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- Good knowledge of all aspects of GCP and GMP
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate; Able to use Microsoft Office programmes proficiently
- Able to plan own work and the supervision of others in a clear and organised way
- Able to work alone or as part of a team, with different grades of staff
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work to policies and procedures
- Able to perform calculations
- Good time management skills and able to meet deadlines
- Able to communicate well with all members of the team (internal and external to Pharmacy) and externally with customers in a confident manner
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including on the telephone
- Confident to work unsupervised, takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and problems
- Able to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff, both written and verbally
- Able to communicate effectively on the telephone
- Effective written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 o English Language o Maths o Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts
- Experience in hospital pharmacy clinical trials, aseptics or dispensary services
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in training others
- Experience in customer care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand issues involved in stock control and medicines distribution
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Understand customer care issues
- Understanding of relevant legislation -Health and Safety -Data protection -Equality and Diversity
Desirable
- Good knowledge of all aspects of GCP and GMP
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate; Able to use Microsoft Office programmes proficiently
- Able to plan own work and the supervision of others in a clear and organised way
- Able to work alone or as part of a team, with different grades of staff
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work to policies and procedures
- Able to perform calculations
- Good time management skills and able to meet deadlines
- Able to communicate well with all members of the team (internal and external to Pharmacy) and externally with customers in a confident manner
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including on the telephone
- Confident to work unsupervised, takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and problems
- Able to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff, both written and verbally
- Able to communicate effectively on the telephone
- Effective written communication skills
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.
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).
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.
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).
