Pharmacy, Clinical Trials & Governance Administrator (12 Month FTC)

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy, Clinical Trials & Governance Administrator for a 12 month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting clinical trials, managing medication stocks, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates must hold an NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services. Prior pharmacy experience is necessary, although hospital experience is not essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working in a pharmacy is required.
• Hospital work experience is not essential, training will be provided.
• Experience of completing basic administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during duties.
• Contribute to stock management of clinical trial medication.
• Deliver dispensed medication to the research teams.
• Check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs.
• Assist with filing and managing pharmacy clinical trial paperwork.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Good team working skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Good basic general education

Job description

Pharmacy, Clinical Trials & Governance Administrator (12 Month FTC)

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 29th December 2025.

Interview expected to take place : Commencing 5th January 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to join our expanding clinical governance/clinical trials team. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is a great place to work, with a friendly and welcoming pharmacy team. The increase in clinical trials being run by the hospital has led to this post being offered. It promises to be a varied role, and the size of the department means there are opportunities for a motivated member of staff to develop and use their skills with support from colleagues. See the job description and person specification for more details.

For further information and an informal conversation/visit, please contact Helen Wilson (Clinical Trials Pharmacist) on 01274 364598.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a well-supported and established team, working with experienced staff. We will make sure that you are offered appropriate training and development for the role if required. This is a relatively new role, and opportunities will be available depending on previous experience. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Prior experience of working in a pharmacy is required, but previous hospital work experience is not essential.

In order to apply for this post you must hold an NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

• To follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all relevant regulations in the course of duties.
• To work within Trust and local policies, and to report any non-compliance to the relevant manager.
• To contribute to the stock management of clinical trial medication.
• To check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs.
• Delivering dispensed medication to the research teams.
• To assist with filing, and managing pharmacy clinical trial paperwork
• To book appointments with trial sponsors.
• To monitor the temperature-controlled storage areas for clinical trial drugs and report deviations to the clinical trials pharmacy technicians.
• To answer telephone calls and enquiries as appropriate.
• To liaise with patients and nursing staff about prescription deliveries
• To attend relevant meetings with the clinical trials pharmacists and clinical trial pharmacy technicians.
• General administrative tasks as required to support the clinical trials team.
• To complete any required training for the role.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required to support the team including assisting with audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
• Good basic general education

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a pharmacy (hospital experience not essential, training will be provided)
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of completing basic administration tasks

Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Basic computer literacy

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.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)