Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to support their Clinical Trials Team. The role involves ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice while working on clinical trials and requires relevant experience along with effective communication skills. This position offers a pathway to advance your career in a family-centric healthcare environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in a dispensary as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Willingness to undertake Good Clinical Practice training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services for clinical trials.
• Ensure safe dispensing of clinical trial medications.
• Collaborate with research staff and clinical trial investigators.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

Good Clinical Practice training

Job description

Job summary

Permanent | Full-time

Join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, where we are dedicated to supporting Sheffield Children's rapidly expanding Research and Innovation Clinical Trials portfolio!

You will help deliver high-quality pharmacy services for clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), working with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

About You:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Relevant dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally with exposure to clinical trials or investigational medicinal products.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the daily delivery of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service, ensuring safe dispensing of clinical trial medications in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), operating within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Dispensary and Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
• Collaborate with research staff, clinical trial investigators, and sponsors during the set-up and ongoing maintenance of clinical trials.
• Work as an accredited checking technician to maintain standards of accuracy and safety.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy checking qualification
• NVQ A1 assessor
• Good Clinical Practice training or willing to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Dispensary experience as pharmacy technician
• Experience of managing own time and workload

Desirable

• Experience of clinical trials and IMP
• Experience in supervising other technicians and support staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation surrounding clinical trials

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy checking qualification
• NVQ A1 assessor
• Good Clinical Practice training or willing to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Dispensary experience as pharmacy technician
• Experience of managing own time and workload

Desirable

• Experience of clinical trials and IMP
• Experience in supervising other technicians and support staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation surrounding clinical trials

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

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