Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials and Aseptics

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team at NHS, where you'll support over 300 active clinical trials. As a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, you'll coordinate aseptic services and contribute to innovative treatments. This role offers a dynamic working environment, professional training opportunities, and a commitment to enhancing patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Required registration with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician.
• Mandatory ongoing CPD as defined by the GPhC.
• Experience in training others.

Responsibilities

• Assure provision of high-quality, patient-focused aseptic service.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials in the aseptic unit.
• Maintain aseptic clinical trial service for smooth operations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Technician with the GPhC

Mandatory professional CPD

Job description

Job summary

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team comprises enthusiastic and committed professionals managing almost 300 active trials. The changing horizon of clinical trials with the development of personalised and precision medicines means this is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials. You would gain experience in coordinating a portfolio of clinical trials ranging from phase 1 dose finding studies to large phase 3 studies, and a new but fast-growing pipeline of Advanced Therapy trials.

The Aseptic Services Pharmacy Team are a close-knit team working across the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospital sites to ensure chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously. You would play an active role in the day-to-day running of our licensed aseptic units, delivering a safe and efficient service to our patients, as well as taking part in the training of pharmacy technician, pharmacists and assistants within the unit.

We take pride in our strong liaisons with the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre and many other research units, which continue to produce ground-breaking research. Through our partnership with Imperial College London, we have a global reputation for excellence and advances in clinical and biomedical research.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused, aseptic service, to patients of the Trust.
• To ensure the provision of a quality pharmaceutical dispensing service to patients of the Trust with regard to clinical trials and aseptic services.
• To co-ordinate all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials prepared in the aseptic unit.
• To maintain and develop the aseptic clinical trial service to ensure smooth running of the clinical trials.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2007

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• Registered Technician with the GPhC
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (or to be achieved within 12 months) for both PN and chemotherapy (in and final check)

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in looking after pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience in training others

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• The ability to communicate empathetically towards patients
• Excellent and professional written communication skills

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• Registered Technician with the GPhC
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (or to be achieved within 12 months) for both PN and chemotherapy (in and final check)

Experience Essential

• Previous experience in looking after pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience in training others

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• The ability to communicate empathetically towards patients
• Excellent and professional written communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

72 Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)