Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 15 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to undertake the role of Programme Manager (Pharmacy Clinical Trial Document Standardisation and Digital Integration). (Band 8a).
This is a senior, leadership role with significant organisational accountability and external influence. The post holder leads the implementation and delivery of a range of high-profile national programmes and work streams including standardising commercial clinical trials pharmacy documentation and overseeing integration across Wales.
The postholder will have a nominated base within the NHS and will have the ability to work remotely/flexibly.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Lead the delivery of high-profile national programmes to standardise pharmacy support for commercial clinical trials across Wales, including development of a unified documentation framework aligned with existing digital platforms.
Act as the strategic lead for complex, Wales-wide programmes, operating with a high level of autonomy and accountability, and influencing system-wide change in commercial research delivery.
Oversee and champion national recommendations to optimise pharmacy models of working for commercial trials, including workforce training, income reinvestment, aseptic preparation capacity, and appropriate outsourcing arrangements.
Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across Health and Care Research Wales, NHS Wales pharmacy teams, digital transformation leads, TRAMs and research governance teams to drive continuous service improvement.
Apply robust programme and project management methodologies to ensure documentation and processes meet MHRA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, support patient safety and research integrity, and enable efficient trial set-up in line with commercial sponsor expectations.
About us
This is a Health & Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council; Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent;
- Proficiency with digital systems (e.g., Florence); Up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical trials pharmacy and research governance;
- Working with multidisciplinary teams at a senior level
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments.
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex data
- Ability to train and supervise staff
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills / People Management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across Wales and possibly further afield on a regular basis
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council; Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent;
- Proficiency with digital systems (e.g., Florence); Up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical trials pharmacy and research governance;
- Working with multidisciplinary teams at a senior level
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments.
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex data
- Ability to train and supervise staff
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills / People Management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across Wales and possibly further afield on a regular basis
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
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).
