Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; Part time

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

About Us: Sheffield Children's is involved in national and international research, collaborating with universities and hospitals to advance discoveries that prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting children and young people. With our Research and Innovation Strategy, we are expanding our paediatric clinical trial portfolio. Our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team is an integral part of the research team delivering clinical trial treatments.

The Role: You will lead the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team, responsible for coordinating pharmacy services for clinical trials and research involving investigational medicinal products. You will help ensure the smooth delivery of pharmacy services within the Trust, including clinical pharmacy, aseptic services, and inpatient services.

About You: Registered pharmacist with the GPhC, clinically trained with hospital experience, and eager to develop further in the field of clinical trials and paediatrics. Experience in clinical trials or paediatrics is desirable, but it is not essential as full training will be provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a cutting-edge, paediatric research environment. Apply today!

Main Duties of the Job

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:

1. Lead the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team, ensuring the efficient delivery of pharmacy services for clinical trials.
2. Provide expert clinical pharmacy services for investigational medicinal products (IMPs) involved in research studies.
3. Collaborate with MDTs, including researchers and clinicians, to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials.
4. Participate in pharmaceutical services of the Trust.

About Us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC
• Membership of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy services
• Experience of personnel management
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Paediatric pharmacy experience
• Experience of working with Clinical Trials

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work on own initiative, is self-motivated and takes responsibility for work and delivers work on time to professional standards
• In-depth knowledge of medicines management
• Experience of drug use in clinical trials
• Experience of service development

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.

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Part-time

Reference Number

425-25-7109062

Job Locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust