Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital's Pharmacy Clinical Trials team is recruiting a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician to contribute to high-quality, patient-focused services across North Wales. You will collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy staff, and research teams to support trials in oncology and haematology.

The role covers dispensing and checking trial prescriptions, maintaining trial documentation, stock control, temperature monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Weekend/public holiday rota applies.

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Qualification in pharmaceutical sciences (BTEC/NVQ) with GPhC registration.
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician/Medicines Management qualification.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy or dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of the clinical trials pharmacy service.
• Dispense and check clinical trial prescriptions.
• Maintain records and handle investigational medicinal products per GCP.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, temperature monitoring, and trial documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Willingness to train

Self-directed study

Patient-focused

Education

BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences

NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

GCP training

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the new Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Glan Clwyd Hospital as a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician. Working within a supportive and forward-thinking team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused service supporting innovative research across North Wales.

The role will involve working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and research teams, supporting clinical trials across a range of specialties including oncology and haematology. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in clinical trials and build experience within a growing and evolving service.

Main duties of the job

You will support the day-to-day delivery of the clinical trials pharmacy service, including dispensing and checking clinical trial prescriptions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the safe storage and handling of investigational medicinal products in line with Good Clinical Practice and departmental procedures. You will assist with ordering, stock control, temperature monitoring, and maintenance of trial documentation, ensuring all records meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage workload in a busy environment. You will work both independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively with pharmacy, clinical, and research staff. You will also contribute to training, service improvement, and audit activities, with support to develop your skills and knowledge within this specialist area.

Please note that this post includes participation in a weekend and public holiday rota to support the wider Pharmacy service.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Registered pharmacy professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences with recognised underpinning knowledge course, or equivalent, recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and/or Medicines Management qualification
• Experience of working within a pharmacy – including a variety of different aspects e.g. dispensary, ward top ups, aseptics and stores.
• Adhere to legislation-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on a day to day basis.

Desirable criteria

• Accredited accuracy checking technician in primary care or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven track record in Pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience of staff supervision
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy

Values

Essential Criteria

• Well motivated, reliable, methodical
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for training
• Committed to self study and development

Desirable criteria

• Understanding and responsive to patient needs

Skills & Atributes

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of current medicines legislation
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)