Job Description

Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Trials

Band 4–5 Development Role
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
37.5 Hours per Week | Clinical Trials Experience Preferred (Not Essential)
Aseptic Experience Alone Not Accepted

🌟 Job Overview

Pulse are now recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to support Clinical Trials services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) — one of the UK’s largest, most innovative NHS organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, research‑driven pharmacy team delivering safe, compliant, and efficient technical services across a wide portfolio of clinical trials.

📝 Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician (Clinical Trials), you will:

• Support the day‑to‑day running of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service
• Work alongside Senior Clinical Trials Technicians to ensure safe and compliant handling of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)
• Assist in developing trial processes aligned with Trust strategies and study requirements
• Ensure all trial activity follows legislation, GCP, and local governance procedures
• Coordinate staffing within the trials area and contribute to workforce planning
• Promote strong teamworking across the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team
• Support training, competency assessments, and development of technical staff
• Maintain safe systems of work including COSHH, infection control, and statutory standards

📍 Location

Oxford Road Campus – Manchester Royal Infirmary (MFT)

💼 Working Hours

37.5 hours per week
Full‑time, Monday–Friday (on‑site)

🎓 Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential:

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science
• GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (ACT Level 4)
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Clinical Trials Pharmacy experience – full training will be provided

Important:
❌ Aseptic experience alone will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the technical and regulatory requirements of clinical trials.

📨 How to Apply

If you're looking to develop your career within Clinical Trials and want to join a forward‑thinking, supportive NHS Trust, please get in touch today.