About this role
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.