Senior Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Senior Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials to lead the operation of their Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit. The role entails coordinating a team, managing clinical trials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should be registered pharmacy technicians with strong communication skills and the ability to support team development. This full-time position provides an opportunity to contribute to innovative oncology research projects and develop leadership skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with expertise in clinical pharmacy services.
• Ability to lead and support teams in clinical trials.
• Strong organizational skills for managing workloads and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit daily operations.
• Implement new clinical trials across various specialities.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical treatments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 18 December 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, self‑motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to operationally manage all aspects of the clinical trials support provided by pharmacy.

You will join a hard working and dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team working within our new Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU) at University Hospital in Coventry. Your primary role will be to co‑ordinate and lead the team of technicians and support staff in setting up clinical trials across a range of clinical specialities ensuring proper governance is in place.

UHCW is a leading institution for research. We have an award‑winning R&D department, and our vision is to "Deliver the healthcare of the future". We run a large number of clinical trials across our outpatient, aseptic and ward/theatre services.

We are an expanding team delivering exciting early phase research and our oncology research team are keen to explore the latest research in cancer vaccines and advanced therapies. There will be opportunities to grow your project management skills and develop new processes.

The post is being offered on a full time basis only. We are a very supportive team and can ensure you are trained in the requirements needed to fulfil this role.

Please contact Mojid for an informal chat/visit or further information about the role.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

Operationally manage the Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU). To include day to day running, staffing levels, co‑ordination of staff training and workload (e.g. dispensing, stock control, setup of new studies, implementation of amendments, monitoring visits, IMP destruction/reconciliation, auditing etc). To report on key performance indicators and raise any service‑related issues to the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials.

Lead a team of clinical trials technicians to implement new clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. Be proficient and diligent at undertaking feasibility assessments, cost analysis and risk assessments, ensuring trials meet Trust policies and procedures. Where necessary create/quality assure documents for use specifically within the trial.

Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service at UHCW, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality.

You will be self‑motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation.

Applicants must be a pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be a pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service at UHCW, working as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of treating patients within your clinical speciality.

You will be self‑motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation.

Detailed responsibilities:

• To operationally manage the Pharmacy Medicines Research Unit (PMRU). To include day to day running, staffing levels, co‑ordination of staff training and workload (e.g. dispensing, stock control, setup of new studies, implementation of amendments, monitoring visits, IMP destruction/reconciliation, auditing etc). To report on key performance indicators and raise any service‑related issues to the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials.
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals dispensed in clinical trials conducted by the Trust comply with all EU, HRA, HSE, Home Office and MHRA legal and good practice requirements by liaising with and providing advice to: The Research and Development department Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trial and the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team Clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, ATOs and administration staff Pharmacy department managers including Quality Control, Aseptic Services and Dispensaries. Pharmaceutical Company Clinical Research Associates Contract Research Organisations.
• Ensure that patients receive appropriate information on the pharmaceutical aspects of a clinical trial by providing written information for dispensary staff and answering specific queries from all clinical staff and patients.
• Maintain a system to ensure that the pharmacy department receives all income due from pharmaceutical companies for trial work undertaken and that changes to contracts are reviewed and appropriate for the work undertaken.
• In liaison with other team leaders and senior technicians, take responsibility of technicians/ senior technician support in clinical trials.
• To support the implementation of quality improvement, new services (e.g. implementation of ATMP studies) and regional and national initiatives, such as the HRA Technical Review and EDGE Trial Management System. Changes should follow change control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other Trusts Pharmacies in the West Midlands network regarding clinical trials.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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