Band 8a Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£66,274 - £73,496 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW3 2QG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist (Band 8a)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team as a Senior Clinical Trials Research Pharmacist (Band 8a).

In this role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant clinical trials pharmacy service across a broad portfolio of specialties, including early phase studies. Working closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager and multidisciplinary research teams, you will lead on thepharmacy set-up, capacity and capability assessment, and ongoing delivery of clinical trials.

Working closely with R&D, investigators and sponsors, you will provide expert advice on clinical trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and safe medication use, ensuring compliance with GCP and all relevant legislation.

The role also includes a clinical component, including screening and checking trial prescriptions, patient counselling, and participation in dispensary and oncology rotas.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research and support the delivery of cutting-edge treatments within a collaborative NHS environment.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading pharmacy input into clinical trial set-up and delivery

· Working across diverse specialties, including early phase research

· Collaborating with R&D teams, investigators, and sponsors

· Providing expert regulatory and clinical trials guidance

· Contributing to service development, audit, and governance

· Maintaining a clinical and patient-facing role with dispensary and oncology responsibilities

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026

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