Lead Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials & Compliance

Nhs Professionals Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Clinical Trials to lead technical aspects of trials at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, coordinating with Pharmacy Clinical Trials, Production, and QA teams. You will ensure compliance with Clinical Trials Policy and governance, supporting safe medicines handling and regulatory adherence.

You will supervise staff, oversee day-to-day department operations, and contribute to audits, training, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with appropriate professional qualification.
• Experience in clinical trials pharmacy and dispensing clinical trial medicines.
• Knowledge of GCP, IMP/NIMP accountability and clinical trial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in dispensing of clinical trial prescriptions and requisitions, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain accountability records for IMPs and NIMPs and update study documentation.
• Assist in review and setup of new studies, liaise with sponsors and research teams as required.
• Manage stock control for clinical trial medicines, including ordering and expiry checks.
• Monitor service performance and support data recording for protocol-related income and audits.
• Support induction and training of staff on clinical trial procedures and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisation

Clinical trials knowledge

Dispensing accuracy

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhT)

Tools

ChemoCare

Job description

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Clinical Trials to lead technical aspects of trials at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, coordinating with Pharmacy Clinical Trials, Production, and QA teams. You will ensure compliance with Clinical Trials Policy and governance, supporting safe medicines handling and regulatory adherence.

You will supervise staff, oversee day-to-day department operations, and contribute to audits, training, and continuous improvement