Band 6 Pharmacy Technician - Trials

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to manage the pharmacy trials service. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient running of trials, with an emphasis on managing cancer trials and working with pharmacy aseptic services. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, and opportunities for progression are available.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing cancer trials preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy aseptic services.
• Ability to review trial documents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of trials pharmacy service.
• Review trial documents to enable successful delivery of products.
• Lead and motivate the pharmacy trials team.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Pharmacy Technician - Trials

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Are you ready for your next challenge?! Do you want to work in a great team with supportive colleagues and help deliver exciting trials to our patients?

We have opportunities within our pharmacy trials team at University Hospitals Birmingham (covering Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull sites) to lead on our trial portfolio, working closely with our Pharmacy Trials Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy technician to ensure the review, set up and running of our trials. You will have knowledge of managing cancer trials and working with pharmacy aseptic services to deliver trials. You will have a close working relationship with the research teams, R&D and trial sponsors, so good communication and negotiating skills are essential.

For candidates with no trials experience but with other relevant skills and knowledge for the role, this post may also be offered as a progression role. The successful candidate would commence at Band 5 and, upon completion of an individualized development plan, progress to Senior Pharmacy Technician, Band 6.

You will have access to learning, development and training opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge to manage a service and deliver the best possible pharmacy trials service for our patients and service users.

If you have any questions, would like to take a look around or require any further information, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• be responsible for the smooth day-to-day management of the trials pharmacy service from our dedicated trials pharmacy, providing a safe, efficient and timely service to our service users
• have a keen eye for detail and possess the technical knowledge of medicines management to review trial documents to enable successful review, set up and delivery of investigational medicinal products
• have the ability to work autonomously and within a team with excellent communication skills
• manage their time effectively and act as a team leader, providing clear direction and motivating others within the team

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust