Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic and motivated band 4/5 pharmacy technicians to work as part of our pharmacy clinical trials team here at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Experience and knowledge of ICH good clinical practice and being a current holder of ACPT accreditation would be an advantage but is not essential.

These permanent posts require specialist training in GCP and IMP management. You will work as a Senior Technician in Clinical Trials Pharmacy and must be committed to providing the highest quality of research and care for patients in all specialities.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible in setting up trials, ensuring that trials run smoothly; this will include accurate record keeping and drug accountability of clinical trials, reviewing protocol specific guidelines and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will need to be able to multitask, possess excellent communication skills, meet tight deadlines and thrive in a busy office.

Your Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Support dispensing of clinical trials prescriptions
• Once ACPT qualified; support checking of clinical trials prescriptions
• Setup of assigned clinical trial studies
• Follow site procedure accurately of set up accurately and promptly
• Liaise with Clinical Research Associate/Organisation (CRA/CRO) to fulfil workflow tasks need for each assigned study in set up
• Following up in a timely manner on all queries with Clinical Research Associate/Organisation (CRA/CRO)
• Efficient production of study site file documentation
  
  

What we’re looking for

 A strong team player.

 Friendly and approachable manner.

 Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic

 Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task Able to learn and assimilate complex information quickly.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications – Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload.
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
• Dealing with customers/patients
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control/ordering experience
• Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
• Good team worker
• Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
• Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively including Pharmacy Computer system and Microsoft office programmes
• Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
• Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
• Tactful and show empathy
• Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
• Effectively work as part of a team
• Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Participation in team meetings