Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS teaching trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician to support clinical trial research teams. This role involves maintaining the supply chain of clinical trial medications, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Pharmacy Technician qualification, GPHC registration, and a passion for contributing to quality care and research. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and excellence in healthcare, and be part of a team that makes a real difference in patient care and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Pharmacy Technician qualification and GPHC registration.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the supply chain of clinical trial medications.
• Applying GCP principles in clinical trial management.
• Ensuring protocols are followed during medication dispensing.

Skills

Professionalism

Team working

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

Proposed interview date - Monday 19/05

NHS AfC: Band 5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - Permanent (applicants who do not meet essential criteria should still apply as the post can be offered as a Band 4 to Band 5 progression position)

Hello,

My name is Lina, and I am the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Team Manager in Oxford. I manage and support our technical team, including Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants, and Apprentices, providing support to clinical trial research teams across Oxfordshire.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants, and Apprentices, supported by rotational staff such as student technicians and pharmacists. We work closely with research teams both within the trust and externally.

If you're interested in an informal discussion about the Pharmacy Technician role, please contact me. We can arrange a visit or a call to discuss your questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Note: Most correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; please check your emails regularly, including junk mail.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician, your role will be diverse:

1. Maintaining the supply chain of clinical trial medications to research nurses.
2. Managing financial records and drug accountability activities.
3. Closing down and archiving completed studies.
4. Facilitating meetings with sponsors.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification (B4 and B5).
• Valid GPHC registration (B4 and B5).
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditation (B5 only).

We encourage you to review the attached job descriptions and person specifications, and tailor your application accordingly.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS teaching trust, offering a wide range of services and involved in medical education and research. It includes four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our core values—Compassion, Respect, Learning, Delivery, Improvement, and Excellence—guide our commitment to quality care and professional relationships.

Job description

Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Applying GCP principles in clinical trial management.
• Communicating with research and pharmacy staff during trial setup and execution.
• Ensuring protocols and SOPs are followed during medication dispensing.
• Ordering, receiving, and stock-checking clinical trial drugs.
• Maintaining trial documentation and participating in audits and inspections.
• Supporting the clinical trial aseptic unit, including preparation of aseptic products, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered with the GPhC.

Experience (Essential):

• At least 2 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospital or community settings.

Skills and Behaviours (Essential):

• Professionalism, team working, enthusiasm, organisational skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Additional requirements include a DBS check and current UK registration.