Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician to join their innovative pharmacy team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. This role involves supporting clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols, and managing communication among trial stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician, enthusiastic about service improvement and patient care. Flexible working hours and professional development opportunities are offered, making this an attractive position for those looking to make an impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy at band 4 including inpatient and outpatient dispensary.
• Ability to apply principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in managing clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage and apply GCP principles in clinical trials.
• Communicate with investigators and staff during the clinical trial process.
• Ensure compliance with clinical trial protocols and SOPs.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage team members

Innovative service improvement

Ability to adapt to change

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NINEWELLS HOSPITAL

Pharmacy Service

Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

Band 4/5

37 hours per week

Permanent

Flexible working arrangements and part‑time hours will be considered

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualities we are looking for:

• A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
• Ability to manage and motivate team members
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead by example
• The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work accurately at pace
• An innovative and enthusiastic approach to service improvement
• Behaviour consistent with NHS Tayside’s values of care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, quality and teamwork.

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join our team, working with the Research and Development department in the delivery of an innovative and expanding research program. The successful applicant will have opportunities to support their development, with measurable objectives agreed to stretch you and continually improve the service.

Tayside Medical Sciences Centre (TASC) was established in 2010 to combine the established research strengths of NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee. A key aim of this partnership is to catalyse the design and delivery of clinical research in a safe, effective and efficient manner and to increase opportunities for participation in clinical research within our region. TASC is a core part of NHS Research Scotland and plays a significant role in the clinical research infrastructure of Tayside. There is a portfolio of 100+ Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products active at any time with approximately 40 new CTIMPs commencing each year.

The post holder will be a member of the growing pharmacy clinical trials team at NHS Tayside. Potential candidates will have demonstrable experience in hospital pharmacy at band 4 level including in‑and outpatient dispensary experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials
• Communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set‑up and running of a clinical trial
• Ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol
• Assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, and maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable
• Assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files
• Assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments, etc.
• Assist with general administration, such as organising set up meetings, etc. and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team
• There will be the opportunity to be supported to complete the post registration Vocational Framework for Pharmacy Technicians for personal and professional development

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to be part of our team as we work towards an innovative and sustainable future for pharmacy services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for professional development, with a job plan, and measurable objectives to challenge and support career growth.

Applications are welcomed from Pharmacy Technicians registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Hours of work are 37 per week. Flexible working arrangements and part‑time hours will be considered.

The post holder will be required to contribute to extended hours, weekend and public holiday rotas as per service requirements.

If you’d like to learn more about the department and our team before applying, we’d be happy to arrange a visit. This is a great opportunity to see the environment first hand, meet some of our team, and get a sense of the exciting work we do.

Simply contact us to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We look forward to showing you around and answering any questions you may have.

Informal enquiries to: Neil Reynolds, Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist, [e-mail]

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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