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Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT
Manchester
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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.
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