Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Trials
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW3 6JJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Senior Assistant Clinical Trials, Band 3 - Chelsea based positionAn exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-m...
- To support the Chief/Deputy Chief Technician Clinical Trials and Senior Clinical Trials Technicians in the provision of the clinical trials service within the pharmacy department. The work will include technical and clerical duties as well as a clinical trial receptionist service carried out under the supervision of more senior members of staff within the Clinical Trials team. You will be required to work well with a variety of other hospital staff both by telephone and in person.
- All Clinical trials must be carried out in accordance with current UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) regulation 2004 (EU Clinical Trial Directive) and all updates, together with ICH GCP guidelines and departmental procedures and ensure provision of a high quality service to patients and staff at the Royal Marsden. As a member of the pharmacy clinical trials team you will be required to ensure that all of the relevant legislation and guidelines are adhered to at all times.
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
- To provide excellent customer service to patients and their carers presenting at the pharmacy research hatch and on the telephone
- To participate in all aspects of dispensing for the Clinical Trials service at Chelsea (both IV and oral medication) and ensure an efficient, structured and accurate service
- Assist in the directing, supervising and co-ordinating teams of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants s in the daily running of the clinical trial (CT) dispensary according to standard operating procedures and delegate to other members of staff where appropriate.
- Collate and co-ordinate the CT dispensary by producing the CT dispensary daily list to efficiently manage time and workload
- Issue clinical trial medication to patients and counsel them on their trial medication when appropriate.
- To be responsible for the co-ordination of the receipt, storage and supply of clinical trial medication within the Pharmacy Department.
- To provide clerical support for the Senior Technicians Clinical Trials, Deputy Chief Technicians Clinical Trials, Chief Technician Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations Manager, Specialist Pharmacist Clinical Trials and Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Trials as required.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or relevant GPhC accredited Training Programme equivalent to Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in pharmacy
- Experience of preparing & dispensing prescriptions
- Experience of ordering and stock management
- Working with and liaising with other healthcare professionals
Desirable: - Experience of working in NHS or other health care setting; - Clinical Trials Experience
Skills Abilities / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to use Microsoft office applications eg Word, excel and outlook
Other Requirements
Essential
- Calm under pressure, maintaining accuracy to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Prepared to take responsibility and able to work without direct supervision
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Well presented to appropriate standard for working in clinical area
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Desirable: - Interest in healthcare provision; - Ability to train other members of staff
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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