Specialist Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.,

• Assist the Principal Pharmacist in managing all operational aspects of clinical trials pharmacy on a day-to-day basis and provide support to pharmacy technicians, practitioners, assistants, students and trainees.
• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist in their absence.
• Undertake feasibility assessment and set up of new trials including all subsequent reviews and assessments required to confirm capacity and capability of new clinical trials.
• Undertake set up of approved clinical trials including preparing all trial specific procedures and prescriptions.
• Undertake a key role in the education, training and staff development in Clinical Trials Pharmacy and CRF.
• Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to pharmacy staff in Clinical Trials Pharmacy and CRF.
• Ensure the quality and safety of research activities is conducted according to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH including handling of cytotoxic agents, HIV drugs, biohazardous wastes (e.g. genetically modified microorganisms) and clinical waste for destruction.
  
  This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership and clinical skills within Clinical Trials services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical trials services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.

Working for our organisation St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme. The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.