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SP257136 - Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials

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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials (AfC Band 8a)
14.4 hours per week (Thursday and Friday only)
Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials post within NHS Grampian. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to develop a specialist career in Clinical Trials.
Please note this post is fixed to Thursday and Friday each week, and applicants must be available to work on these days.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service across NHS Grampian. This includes:
- Coordinating the review and acceptance of clinical trials
- Providing expert advice on investigational medicinal products (IMPs)
- Supporting the safe, effective and compliant use of clinical trial medicines
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with:
- Strong clinical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
You will work closely with research teams, investigators and sponsors, contributing to the successful delivery of research across a wide range of specialties. You will also contribute to the supervision and training of staff and students, act as a professional role model, and participate in audit and service development activities.
This is an evolving and rewarding role that offers opportunities for personal and professional development. You will help shape the future of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services within NHS Grampian while supporting research and innovation that improves patient care.
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Christopher Dawson
Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services and Clinical Trials
NHS Grampian
- Tel: 01224 553369
- Email: christopher.dawson@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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As a disability confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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