Pharmacy Clinical Trials Technician

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Clinical Trials Technician for a full-time position. Responsibilities include managing clinical trials services, training staff, and ensuring pharmaceutical compliance. Applicants must hold a pharmacy degree and possess experience in clinical trials, with strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience with a period at a senior level.
• Experience in training pharmacy staff.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical aspects of organising and running clinical trials.
• Delivery of pharmacy technical services in a broad range of departmental specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop a comprehensive pharmacy clinical trials service.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the pharmacy clinical trials service.
• Train and develop other staff in clinical trials.
• Engage with external trial sponsors and monitor visits.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good presentational skills

Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant discipline

Registration with the relevant body

Job description

Overview

Senior Pharmacy Clinical Trials Technician. NHS AfC: Band 6. Permanent, full-time position in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site. Hours: 37.5 per week (8:45–17:00, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute lunch break).

Department: LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts). Job reference: 287-DTC-11-25-A. Salary: £38,682–£46,580 per annum. Closing date: 10/11/2025 23:59.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital site within the pharmacy trials team.
• Provide and develop a comprehensive pharmacy clinical trials service to staff and patients of the trust and associated organisations.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the pharmacy clinical trials service at the Royal site.
• Train and develop other staff in clinical trials.
• Co-operate in the provision of a comprehensive, safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to the trust.
• Involve in set up and management of upcoming studies.
• Maintain trial drugs, dispensing and labelling of clinical trial drugs, recording drug accountability and investigating discrepancies; monitor temperatures in storage areas.
• Engage with external trial sponsors, monitor visits and discuss trial conduct at site.
• As Senior Technician, involved in claiming finance for pharmacy activity and line management of staff.
• Full training in in-house procedures and policies will be provided.
• Weekend and late rotas in the main dispensary may be required.

Qualifications and experience

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent relevant discipline
• Registration with the relevant body
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience with a period at a senior level
• Experience in training pharmacy staff
• Experience in the pharmaceutical aspects of organising and running clinical trials
• Delivery of pharmacy technical services in a broad range of departmental specialist areas

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good presentational skills
• Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Requirements

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC and have experience of working in Clinical Trials. You must be an accredited accuracy checker.

Other information

Working for our organisation: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. We promote flexible working where possible and ensure safeguarding and equality policies are observed. DBS disclosure costs may be recovered via salary deduction after start. This post may require DBS check and sponsorship considerations where applicable. The Trust has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.