Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials and Aseptics

Hammersmith Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee clinical trials and aseptic services. This role involves managing quality assurance in pharmaceutical dispensing, coordinating clinical trial preparations, and training pharmacy staff. The successful candidate will have a recognized pharmacy technicians qualification and experience with pharmacy systems. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and research innovation.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification.
• Previous experience in pharmacy systems management.
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a high-quality aseptic service.
• Ensure quality pharmaceutical dispensing for clinical trials.
• Co-ordinate pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials.

Skills

Empathy towards patients

Excellent written communication

Pharmacy computer systems management

Training others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Technician with the GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician

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Senior Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials and Aseptics, London

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Client:

Hammersmith Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team comprises enthusiastic and committed professionals managing almost 300 active trials. The changing horizon of clinical trials with the development of personalised and precision medicines means this is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials. You would gain experience in coordinating a portfolio of clinical trials ranging from phase 1 dose finding studies to large phase 3 studies, and a new but fast-growing pipeline of Advanced Therapy trials. The Aseptic Services Pharmacy Team are a close-knit team working across the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospital sites to ensure chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously. You would play an active role in the day-to-day running of our licensed aseptic units, delivering a safe and efficient service to our patients, as well as taking part in the training of pharmacy technician, pharmacists and assistants within the unit. We take pride in our strong liaisons with the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre and many other research units, which continue to produce ground-breaking research. Through our partnership with Imperial College London, we have a global reputation for excellence and advances in clinical and biomedical research.

Job overview

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team comprises enthusiastic and committed professionals managing almost 300 active trials. The changing horizon of clinical trials with the development of personalised and precision medicines means this is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials. You would gain experience in coordinating a portfolio of clinical trials ranging from phase 1 dose finding studies to large phase 3 studies, and a new but fast-growing pipeline of Advanced Therapy trials. The Aseptic Services Pharmacy Team are a close-knit team working across the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospital sites to ensure chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and clinical trials are prepared safely and efficaciously. You would play an active role in the day-to-day running of our licensed aseptic units, delivering a safe and efficient service to our patients, as well as taking part in the training of pharmacy technician, pharmacists and assistants within the unit. We take pride in our strong liaisons with the Imperial Clinical Research Facility (ICRF), CRUK Imperial Centre and many other research units, which continue to produce ground-breaking research. Through our partnership with Imperial College London, we have a global reputation for excellence and advances in clinical and biomedical research.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused, aseptic service, to patients of the Trust.

To ensure the provision of a quality pharmaceutical dispensing service to patients of the Trust with regard to clinical trials and aseptic services.

To co-ordinate all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials prepared in the aseptic unit.

To maintain and develop the aseptic clinical trial service to ensure smooth running of the clinical trials.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Technician with the GPhC

Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Desirable criteria

Accredited Checking Technician (or to be achieved within 12 months) for both PN and chemotherapy (in and final check)

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience in looking after pharmacy computer systems

Previous experience in training others

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential criteria

The ability to communicate empathetically towards patients

Excellent and professional written communication skills

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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