Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy Clinical Trials Support and Administration

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for providing support to ensure Clinical Trial related activities within the pharmacy department are managed in accordance with relevant legislation and of high-quality.

The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the Trust research teams and members of the trial Sponsors teams e.g. Clinical Research Assistants (CRAs)

Organisation
Handling of confidential and personal information
Working on a visual display unit for a large part of the day
The ability to manage time and prioritise work appropriately
A desire to learn

Main duties of the job

This post includes administrative duties, providing support to the pharmacy clinical trials team with an increasing portfolio of work with the view to develop more pharmacy related skills, including dispensing of trial and non-trial medications.

See job description for further details

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

434-SCS7383309-A

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers

Person Specification

Special circumstances

Essential

Willing to work across sites

Desirable

Willing to adapt to special requirements e.g. handling cytotoxic drugs

Education and Experience

Essential

Sound educational backgroud
Knowledge of Microsoft software in an office environment (e.g. Excel, Word)

Desirable

Hospital or Pharmacy Experience
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
To be literate and numerate
To be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Have basic keyboard/computer skills
Keep accurate and legible records

Desirable

Able to work unsupervised as well as take instruction
Ability to work in and organised fashion
Recognise limits of of competencies and know when to refer to colleagues for advice

Person Specification

Special circumstances

Essential

Willing to work across sites

Desirable

Willing to adapt to special requirements e.g. handling cytotoxic drugs

Education and Experience

Essential

Sound educational backgroud
Knowledge of Microsoft software in an office environment (e.g. Excel, Word)

Desirable

Hospital or Pharmacy Experience
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
To be literate and numerate
To be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Have basic keyboard/computer skills
Keep accurate and legible records

Desirable

Able to work unsupervised as well as take instruction
Ability to work in and organised fashion
Recognise limits of of competencies and know when to refer to colleagues for advice

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)