Pharmacy Clinical Trials Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Officer to join the Clinical Trial Team at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will support the provision of a reliable and efficient pharmacy clinical trials service, ensuring compliance with regulations and expanding the clinical trials portfolio. The position involves working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to new and improved treatments for patients. It will be based at either Ipswich or Colchester Hospital, with cross-site coverage expected.
Essential criteria
- Previous GCP experience within NHS or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent professional environment
- Previous experience of working within a clinical environment
- Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical trials experience
- Previous experience of Aseptic/sterile/GMP manufacturing
- Previous prescription dispensing and checking experience
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or equivalent or B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
- Previous GCP experience within NHS or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent professional environment
- Previous experience of working within a clinical environment
- Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Previous clinical trials experience
- Previous experience of Aseptic/sterile/GMP manufacturing
- Previous prescription dispensing and checking experience
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or equivalent or B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Clinical Trials Officer
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a passionate, highly motivated, and dynamic Pharmacy Clinical Trials Officer, to join the Clinical Trial Team at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Clinical trials is an integral part of the National Health Service. Everyday clinical trials investigating medicines are being run across the country which are working towards new and improved treatments for patients. This exciting role will contribute to this invaluable work.
You should have previous experience in clinical trials, and previous exposure to Aseptic, oncology or haemato-oncology would be advantageous. You will be part of a dynamic team consisting of research focused Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators, Consultants, Research Nurses, Research Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Quality Assurance Professionals including Qualified Person and the wider Research Team, who are always striving for excellence in quality of our work. This position will be based either at Ipswich Hospital or Colchester Hospital, with the expectation to provide cross-site coverage to ensure consistent service delivery and maintain the quality of service.
Main duties of the job
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