Job Summary
Support the delivery of a safe and effective clinical trials dispensing service following the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) under the supervision of a senior Clinical Trials Technician. The role supports service provision through the receiving, dispensing, returning, and destruction of medicines for use in clinical trials and maintains accurate accountability records. As a key member of a small pharmacy trials team, you will identify and deliver improvements in pharmacy services.
The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials pharmacy services within the Acute Care Division.
Responsibilities
* Receive, store, dispense, return, and destroy investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and non‑investigational medicinal products (nIMPs) in accordance with GCP, GMP, and Trust policies.
* Maintain accurate drug accountability records, prepare documentation and labels using pharmacy computer systems, and ensure full audit trails in line with regulatory and data‑protection requirements.
* Dispense oral, parenteral medicines for clinical‑trial participants, including cytotoxic drugs, IV additives, monoclonal antibodies, using aseptic techniques and specialist equipment such as isolators.
* Cross‑check prescriptions, worksheets, and drug volumes to ensure patient safety.
* Communicate with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, research staff, and external research organisations, providing routine information within defined limits and escalating complex issues to pharmacists.
* Support training of new staff and contribute to service improvement, including developing procedures for new clinical trials.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* Dual qualification in Pharmacy Services: NVQ Level 3 / BTEC Diploma
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Participation in providing an NVQ portfolio and completion of a two‑year study period for pharmaceutical sciences
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
* Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures
Desirable:
* Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practice
* Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and appropriate formats
About the Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our values: Kind, Empowered, Responsible, Inclusive.
Job Details
Band: Band 4 | Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum | Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full‑time | Reference number: 158‑25‑345‑R&I‑A | Location: 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L7 8YA
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out.
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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