Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a 12-month maternity cover position for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist. The role involves joining the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team to deliver a high-quality service, supporting commercial and non-commercial research. You will manage investigational medicinal products, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to all stages of the clinical trial lifecycle. This is an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist with a strong clinical background interested in research.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values
- Educational & professional qualitifications
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration
- Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice
- Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience at band 6 level
- Demonstrable inpatient and outpatient dispensary experience
- Demonstrable clinical ward pharmacy experience
- Demonstrable technical services experience
- Experience of clinical trial support
- Skills and aptitudes
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presentation and problem solving skills
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Ability to train / coach other members of staff
- Computer literate and able to use MSOffice applications e.g. Word and Excel
- Demonstrates good general clinical knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of GMP
- Effective pharmaceutical skills
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Identifies own training needs and maintains a portfolio of practice
- Knowledge of clinical trial legislation
- Knowledge of different phases of trials
- Knowledge of basic IMP Management
- Undertaken GCP training
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Progressive and continuing professional development
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Team player
- Others
- Able to participate in clinical trial late duty, weekend and on-call rotas and work bank holidays
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Professional appearance & demeanour
- Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values
- Educational & professional qualitifications
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration
- Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice
- Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience at band 6 level
- Demonstrable inpatient and outpatient dispensary experience
- Demonstrable clinical ward pharmacy experience
- Demonstrable technical services experience
- Experience of clinical trial support
- Skills and aptitudes
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presentation and problem solving skills
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Ability to train / coach other members of staff
- Computer literate and able to use MSOffice applications e.g. Word and Excel
- Demonstrates good general clinical knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of GMP
- Effective pharmaceutical skills
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Identifies own training needs and maintains a portfolio of practice
- Knowledge of clinical trial legislation
- Knowledge of different phases of trials
- Knowledge of basic IMP Management
- Undertaken GCP training
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Progressive and continuing professional development
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Team player
- Others
- Able to participate in clinical trial late duty, weekend and on-call rotas and work bank holidays
- Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Professional appearance & demeanour
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 11d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Maternity Leave Cover - 12 Months)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on a 12-month maternity leave cover basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high-quality clinical trials pharmacy service, supporting both commercial and non-commercial research across a wide range of specialties. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research staff, you will contribute to the safe and effective management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) in accordance with current UK Clinical Trials Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and other relevant standards.
The post holder will be involved in all stages of the clinical trial lifecycle, including trial set-up, ongoing management, and close-down activities. You will support the dispensing and final checking of clinical trial prescriptions, provide expert advice to clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and quality requirements.
This role is ideal for a pharmacist with a strong clinical and technical background and an interest in research and innovation, looking to develop or expand their expertise in clinical trials within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS environment.
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