Pharmacy Technician (Higher Level) Clinical Trials and Aseptics

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust offers an opportunity for a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Research team. The role involves dispensing medicinal products, writing protocols, and liaising with R&D teams, ensuring adherence to high clinical trial standards. Ideal candidates are motivated professionals seeking to make a significant contribution to an inclusive healthcare environment.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working policies

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and checking Investigational Medicinal Products.
• Assisting in protocol writing and implementation.
• Participating in meetings with trial sponsors and ensuring documentation is maintained.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Pharmacy Services

Certificate of Accreditation as Checking Technician

Tools

Pharmaceutical Isolator

Job description

For Further Information About The Role Please Contact

Christine Dawson, Operational Manager, Aseptic Services and Pharmacy Research,
Email: [e-mail]
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Darren Gomersall, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Research
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

About The Role

We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our progressive Pharmacy Research team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust and contribute to research and development within the trust.

The Pharmacy Research department oversees a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies. Main duties include dispensing and accuracy checking of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), writing Dispensing Protocols, maintaining Pharmacy Site Files, and liaising with the R&D team and study sponsors to ensure high standards in clinical trial setup and delivery. The successful candidate will also support the Aseptic Services team by acting as a Pre and In-Process checker for chemotherapy, Parenteral Nutrition (PN), and Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS), including aseptic research preparations.

Ideal candidates are motivated, enthusiastic, able to work under pressure, and work well in a team. Experience with IMPs and in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable.

Main Duties

1. Assist in writing and implementing study dispensing protocols and procedures.
2. Participate in meetings with research nurses, investigators, and trial sponsors.
3. Meet and greet Trial Clinical Research Associates and facilitate monitoring visits.
4. Ensure all trial documentation is maintained properly.
5. Order and receive supplies, maintaining appropriate levels.
6. In absence of the Specialist Technician, act as lead for temperature excursions.
7. Assist in site selection visits, feasibility meetings, and site initiation visits.
8. Assemble new Pharmacy Site Files.
9. Process study amendments post R&D approval.
10. Update and maintain the clinical trials database.
11. Check study and dispensed items for accuracy.
12. Prepare and participate in aseptic preparations.
13. Act as pre and in-process checker for aseptic preparations.
14. Participate in weekend, evening, and bank holiday rotas.

Key Requirements

The candidate must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, holding a Level 3 Qualification in Pharmacy Services, with a Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician and significant post-qualification experience. Physical ability to work within a Pharmaceutical Isolator and access stock from high and low shelving is required.

Join Our Team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people across Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in various settings, including patients’ homes, the community, and hospitals. We value our staff and promote a diverse, inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups such as the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and those with disabilities or neurodivergence.

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Our Benefits

• NHS pension plan
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee health and wellbeing services
• Onsite nurseries, childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Support for working carers, carers network, carers passport
• Flexible working, family and carer policies
• Staff networks including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career development and training opportunities

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