Opportunity
Are you committed to delivering a high quality service and providing the very best standard of care for patients? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team to deliver a safe and efficient dispensing and technical service.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
MFT is a leading integrated health, teaching, research, and innovation organisation in the thriving city region of Manchester. We offer a unique range of services to the North West, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.
Position: Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Trials
We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician within Clinical Trials. The post will be 37.5 hours per week and is a Band 4 to Band 5 development role.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing all aspects of the technical pharmacy clinical trials service and contribute to its future development in accordance with departmental strategic and business plans.
- Work with the Specialist Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Trials to provide the operational management of the pharmacy clinical trials service in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans.
- Implement and maintain procedures to ensure the appropriate legislation and regulations relating to the use of Clinical Trial medication are followed.
- Coordinate staffing arrangements in the clinical trials area and liaise with other Senior Pharmacy Technicians to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical and support staff allocation throughout the department.
- Promote team working within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team.
- Assist with the training and assessment of clinical trials staff in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements.
- Ensure safe systems of work are maintained as defined under statutory legislation, COSHH, Controls Assurance and Professional Standards in the area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science.
- Successfully completed the BTEC level 4 Accuracy Checking Technician’s course or hold a recognised equivalent qualification.
- Registered with the GPhC.
- Excellent organiserial and communication skills; self‑motivated, flexible, and able to work independently and with existing pharmacy teams.
What we offer
Work as part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. You’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gayle Silvester
Job title: Specialist Senior Pharmacy Technician – CT
Email address: gayle.silvester@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 276 4623
Contact Detail:
Manchester Foundation Trust Recruiting Team
