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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary/ Gartnavel General Hospital
Band 8A Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Trials
Mat Leave Cover – Fixed Term Contract – 27.75 hours/week
This is an excellent development opportunity for a pharmacist to work within the adult clinical trials service within NHS GGC. Based across the North Sector at both Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow, you will provide pharmacist support within the clinical trials team. Travel across sites may be required to provide services to some of the portfolio at outlying hospitals on occasion.
NHS GGC conduct a varied range of commercial and non-commercial adult clinical trials ranging from Phase I to Phase IV (postmarketing), including all therapeutic areas. The clinical trials are conducted in various areas within the hospital including wards, clinics and within the Clinical Research Facilities based at QEUH. Pharmacy has strong working relationships with the Research and Innovation Department, with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde being sponsor for a number of clinical trials. The major component of this role is to provide input to the set-up and conduct of clinical trials to researchers and other pharmacy staff.
A keen interest in research is desirable.
The post is offered on a 1 year fixed term basis to cover maternity leave within the team. Secondment requests will be considered.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please call/ e-mail Samantha Carmichael on: 0141 314 0232, email: Samantha.carmichael2@nhs.scot
Please ensure that you meet the educational & experience requirements of the job in order to be shortlisted.
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