Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials Lead

North Cumbria; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team. The role involves managing the clinical trials service, co-ordinating staff and overseeing a large portfolio of active studies across the Trust.

The post requires GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, and hospital experience. It offers NHS benefits, with a Band 6 salary and standard NHS working patterns.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with GPhC.
• Post-qualification hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pharmacy Clinical Trials service across hospital sites.
• Recruitment and appraisals of staff within area.
• Oversee 100–150 active studies and 30–35 in set-up phase.
• Deliver training to trials staff and research nurses as needed.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and attend meetings.

Skills

Customer care

MS Office

Management

Education

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

ICR certificate in Clinical research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team. The role involves managing the clinical trials service, co-ordinating staff and overseeing a large portfolio of active studies across the Trust.

The post requires GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, and hospital experience. It offers NHS benefits, with a Band 6 salary and standard NHS working patterns.