Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services (Clinical Trials) - F/T 12 Months

Job summary

Band 8A Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services (Clinical Trials) - Fixed Term 12 Months. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Cancer Pharmacy Team supporting clinical trials in oncology and haematology. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist who is keen to contribute to the delivery of high quality cancer research and help improve access to new and innovative treatments for patients. The post holder will play a key role in the pharmacy set-up and delivery of clinical trials, working closely with pharmacy, research, and clinical teams to support safe, efficient, and timely trial activity. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise while contributing to a growing area of service development within cancer pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist pharmacy leadership for oncology and haematology clinical trials.
• Undertake protocol review, feasibility assessment, pharmacy risk assessment, and development of study-specific pharmacy processes.
• Provide senior clinical input into the screening and validation of clinical trial prescriptions, systemic anticancer therapy, and associated supportive medicines.
• Support safe prescribing, dispensing, preparation, and supply of investigational and cancer medicines, including trials involving aseptic preparation and complex treatment pathways.
• Lead on Good Clinical Practice within cancer pharmacy, including staff training, competency development, SOP review, governance support, and inspection readiness.
• Contribute to the wider clinical cancer pharmacy service through SACT validation, medicines advice, multidisciplinary working, service development, audit, and quality improvement.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is based in Reading, on the river Thames with excellent transport links to London, Oxford and Southampton. The CQC rated the care provided by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as Good. Our 'CARE' values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role. Key qualifications include GPhC registration, Clinical Diploma or Equivalent, and Independent Prescriber. Essential experience includes substantial hospital experience, multidisciplinary team working, service development, staff management, cancer experience including SACT validation, clinical trials experience, and delivering against targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GPhC registration, Clinical Diploma or Equivalent, Independent Prescriber
• Desirable: Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Accredited Diploma Tutor, Formal Management qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Essential: Substantial Hospital experience, Experience in working in multidisciplinary team, Experience supporting service development, clinical governance or quality improvement, Experience in managing staff, Experience in supporting trainees, Previous Cancer Experience including validation of SACT, Previous clinical trials experience, Experience delivering against set targets and KPIs
• Desirable: Experience and evidence of service development, Experience in research, Experience in management of safety incidents, GCP training, Previous role in clinics

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

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Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
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Contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Associate Chief Pharmacist Grant Sugiura at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].