Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 14.4
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to develop a specialist career in Clinical Trials within NHS Grampian. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service, coordinating review and acceptance of clinical trials, and providing expert advice on investigational medicinal products. You will work closely with research teams and contribute to the successful delivery of research across various specialties. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, helping to shape the future of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257136
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
14/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
14.4
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Pharmacy, ARI
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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials (AfC Band 8a)
14.4 hours per week (Thursday and Friday only)
Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials post within NHS Grampian. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to develop a specialist career in Clinical Trials.
Please note this post is fixed to Thursday and Friday each week, and applicants must be available to work on these days.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service across NHS Grampian. This includes coordinating the review and acceptance of clinical trials, providing expert advice on investigational medicinal products (IMPs), and supporting the safe, effective and compliant use of clinical trial medicines.
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication
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