Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT
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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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