Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is recruiting a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician to join the new Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. You will work with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and research teams to support clinical trials across oncology and haematology, dispensing and checking trial prescriptions and maintaining trial documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist professional with GPhC.
• BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences required.
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences with underpinning knowledge.
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
• Experience across dispensary, ward tops-ups, aseptics and stores.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice day-to-day.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of the clinical trials service.
• Dispense and check trial prescriptions and keep records.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of investigational products.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, temperature monitoring and documentation.
• Communicate with pharmacy, clinical and research staff; support audits.

Skills

GPhC registered

GCP training

Accredited checking tech

Medicines management

Pharmacy experience

GCP knowledge

Education

BTEC pharmaceutical sciences

NVQ Level 3

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.

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 or

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)