Job summary
Hello! My name is Emma I am the Head of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team in Oxford and I'm very excited to share this exciting new career opportunity with you.

We are seeking experienced Clinical Trial Practitioners to specialise and act as the lead pharmacy liaison for allocated research teams. This new role will work closely with research teams across the trust and external representatives to help ensure that specialist advice can be provided in a timely manner and that set up targets can be achieved.

The role requires high levels of knowledge within the field and excellent communication skills. The role will enable the applicant to develop line management skills. You will be key in orchestrating and managing pharmacy aspects within our clinical trials.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the role offered within our team, then I would be very pleased to chat with you.

Main duties of the job

• To act as the lead pharmacy liaison for allocated research teams, providing specialist advice and representing the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team (CTPT) at trial steering groups, multidisciplinary meetings and other research forums.
• To manage the pharmacy set-up, modification, conduct and close-down of clinical trials,
• To train staff to set-up studies, undertake modifications and apply best practice standards.
• To supervise, line manage, develop and appraise allocated members of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, supporting recruitment, training, education and workforce development.
• To apply specialist knowledge of clinical trial regulations to support the safe management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
• To communicate effectively providing expert advice and resolving complex issues.
• To support the delivery, expansion and continuous improvement of the Oxford University Hospitals Clinical Trials Research Portfolio
• To lead on monitoring visits, audits, inspections, incident investigations and risk management activities
• To contribute to the safe management IMPs and other medicines used within clinical trials.
• To participate in aseptic clinical trial activities, where required,
• To provide and support education, induction, competency assessment and training
• To promote high standards of patient care, customer service, quality, safety and professionalism,

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-CORP-8392269-B6

Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description

Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential

• Experience
• Qualifications
• Skills
• Knowledge

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross site: Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials, Emma Wilcock, emma.wilcock@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865572151

Closing date: 19 November 2026