Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and proactive individual to support the coordination of a large and diverse portfolio of clinical trials. Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, research teams, investigators, sponsors and Clinical Research Associates, you will help ensure trials are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the day-to-day coordination of Clinical Trials Pharmacy, including maintaining trial documentation and databases, supporting study set-up and maintenance, IMP receipt and accountability, archiving, audit and inspection preparation.

A key responsibility will be maintaining the Pharmacy Clinical Trials set-up tracker and monitoring study progress, key performance indicators and timelines. The role will support real-time identification and escalation of delays and help the service meet local and national research performance expectations, including the national 150-day study set-up target

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and confidence using electronic systems and databases.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within Clinical Trials Pharmacy and contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality research at King's.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-CORP-8348644-A
Job locations: Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day activities of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.
• Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, databases and electronic records in accordance with GCP, study protocols and departmental SOPs.
• Maintain and update the Pharmacy Clinical Trials set-up tracker, ensuring milestones, actions and timelines are recorded accurately.
• Monitor study set-up timelines, KPIs and national performance targets, including the 150-day study set-up target, escalating potential delays appropriately.
• Liaise with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, research teams, investigators, sponsors and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to support effective trial delivery.
• Support clinical trial set-up, maintenance and close-out activities, including preparation and management of study documentation.
• Support the ordering, receipt, storage, accountability, returns and archiving of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) in accordance with study requirements.
• Ensure accountability records and trial documentation are complete, accurate and maintained to inspection-ready standards.
• Support preparation for sponsor monitoring visits, audits and MHRA inspections.
• Produce and maintain performance data, reports, audits and statistical returns to support service oversight and improvement.
• Contribute to service improvement, SOP development and implementation of best practice within Clinical Trials Pharmacy.
• Support the training and induction of staff working within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent, with specialist units relating to dispensary
• GCSE in Mathematics and English (minimum of grade C)

Experience
Essential

• Use of pharmacy dispensing systems
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience in Pharmacy clinical trials

Skills
Essential

• Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patients/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Be able to provide information and advice to distressed patients in a calm and empathetic manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness.
• Be able to make judgments involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials, Natalie Palmer, nataliepalmer@nhs.net, 02032993506

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