NHSL ; LF Advanced Pharmacist - Clinical Trials

Advanced Pharmacist Clinical Trials

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Western General Hospital

Band 8A | Up to 0.5 WTE (18.5 Hours)

(with some weekend and public holiday working)

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As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

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As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Are Ready to take on your next big challenge? Step into the world of Clinical Trials and be part of something extraordinary. This is your chance to help deliver cutting-edge, life-changing therapies that are shaping the future of medicine. Join us on the front line of innovation where every day brings new discoveries, and your work truly makes a difference.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of medicine through research, contributing to the delivery of NHS Lothian’s ambitious clinical trials portfolio across a wide range of specialties. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering trials focused on non-cancer therapies and emerging innovative treatments, aligned with NHS Lothian’s pharmacy and research strategies.

NHS Lothian Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team plays a vital role in delivering around 200 clinical trials across multiple sites, covering a broad spectrum of clinical specialties. We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with strong professional judgement and clinical reasoning to join our well-established multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you’ll help expand our clinical trials portfolio and contribute to the implementation of both local and national strategies. You’ll work collaboratively with pharmacy services and the wider research community to ensure equitable access to clinical trials across NHS Lothian.

Although based at the Western General Hospital, the position requires regular presence at other NHS sites. There is also scope to maintain clinical practice…