Job summary
An exciting opportunity as a Lead Pharmacist has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the established clinical trials pharmacy team on a fixed term contract until March 2027 supporting clinical trials patients across Mid and South Essex.
Based primarily at Broomfield Hospital site, you will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, working to provide excellent care to clinical trial and oncology & haematology patients throughout the Trust. Cross-site working will be required.
In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment, supported by an excellent team.
So, if this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
If successful, your duties will include:
- To work under the direction of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Trials to ensure pharmacy are in a position to support the Research & Development Strategy.
- To work with the clinical trials and oncology teams to enable streamlined set-up of clinical trials across all specialities.
- To clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
- To clinically screen and check clinical trial prescriptions.
- To ensure Medicines Management Standards are met within the Clinical trials and Oncology and Haematology Services.
- To work in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
- To be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description or feel free to contact us for further information.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description or feel free to contact us for further information.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacist
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Post graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- Experience working in clinical trials
- Experience working within oncology and haematology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacist
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Post graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- Experience working in clinical trials
- Experience working within oncology and haematology
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).
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.
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).
