Job summary
NHS Band 8a Salary:57,528 – 64,750 per annumHours Per Week: Full Time 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
The post holder will function as a highly specialist clinical trials pharmacist, with a focus on oncology and haematology trials. This role will operate largely within the clinical trials pharmacy team, but with a portion of weekly activity dedicated to supporting our Haematology and Oncology Pharmacy service giving the successful candidate the opportunity to maintain and develop their oncology clinical expertise alongside a growing specialism in clinical research pharmacy.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted07 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberREF2672NJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadCoshamPO6 3LYUnited Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilitiesDay-to-day activity will include undertaking clinical screening and validation of SACT, supporting the operational delivery of cancer pharmacy services, and contributing to safe and efficient systems for the management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs). This includes supporting the build and validation of clinical trial protocols within electronic prescribing systems, contributing to capacity planning, and working closely with aseptic services to ensure treatment and trial readiness.
Other responsibilities will include protocol review, feasibility, set-up, governance, and implementation working in close partnership with clinical teams and the Research & Innovation Department and engaging with regional and national research networks such as the RRDN and Cancer Alliance.
The post holder will also provide day-to-day professional support and leadership to pharmacists within the cancer and clinical trials team, including Band 7 and Band 6 staff, contributing to workforce development, training, and service delivery.
For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description Job description Job responsibilitiesDay-to-day activity will include undertaking clinical screening and validation of SACT, supporting the operational delivery of cancer pharmacy services, and contributing to safe and efficient systems for the management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs). This includes supporting the build and validation of clinical trial protocols within electronic prescribing systems, contributing to capacity planning, and working closely with aseptic services to ensure treatment and trial readiness. Other responsibilities will include protocol review, feasibility, set-up, governance, and implementation working in close partnership with clinical teams and the Research & Innovation Department and engaging with regional and national research networks such as the RRDN and Cancer Alliance. The post holder will also provide day-to-day professional support and leadership to pharmacists within the cancer and clinical trials team, including Band 7 and Band 6 staff, contributing to workforce development, training, and service delivery. For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Medical Prescribing qualification (or working towards).
Specialist oncology pharmacy training (e.g. BOPA).
Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA.
Formal ICH-GCP training. Experience Essential Significant hospital pharmacy experience including oncology or haematology clinical pharmacy. Experience of IMP management in CTIMPs (dispensing, accountability, reconciliation). Experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinical team. Desirable Experience of MHRA inspection preparation. Experience with ATMP/gene therapy or early-phase clinical trials. Experience of pharmacy study set-up, feasibility, or SOP development. Experience mentoring or developing junior pharmacy staff. Experience of IMP management in CTIMPs (dispensing, accountability, reconciliation).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Medical Prescribing qualification (or working towards).
Specialist oncology pharmacy training (e.g. BOPA).
Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA.
Formal ICH-GCP training. Experience Essential Significant hospital pharmacy experience including oncology or haematology clinical pharmacy. Experience of IMP management in CTIMPs (dispensing, accountability, reconciliation). Experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinical team. Desirable Experience of MHRA inspection preparation. Experience with ATMP/gene therapy or early-phase clinical trials. Experience of pharmacy study set-up, feasibility, or SOP development. Experience mentoring or developing junior pharmacy staff. Experience of IMP management in CTIMPs (dispensing, accountability, reconciliation).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadCoshamPO6 3LYUnited Kingdom
Employer’s website Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust AddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadCoshamPO6 3LYUnited Kingdom Employer’s website
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