Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic pharmacy technician to work within our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set‑up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. Experience within cancer services would be beneficial given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region. This role requires a motivated individual who can work to assist with the delivery of a service of the highest standards. You will be responsible for supporting innovation, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a patient‑centred focus. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
* Contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients and apply the principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials, maintaining records of dispensing including clinical trial material.
* Under the general direction of the supervising pharmacist, undertake the day‑to‑day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users.
* Undertake technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and maintain competences and accreditation in this area.
* Write pharmacy procedures for the management of Investigational Medicinal Products using source documents such as the protocol and pharmacy manual.
* Work as part of a team and also independently using own initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests, referring to the senior technician or a pharmacist if necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
* WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Membership of a relevant professional association.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Must be able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
* General dispensing.
* Experience of patient‑orientated medicines systems.
Aptitude and Ability
Essential criteria
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace.
* Ability to manage own workload.
* Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team.
Values
Essential criteria
* Well‑motivated, reliable and methodical.
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Working for Our Organisation
We’re part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales – the largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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