Senior Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Trials Pharmacy experience

About the Company

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the UK’s largest, most innovative NHS organisations, providing research-driven pharmacy services.