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Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

The closing date is 01 August 2025

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 enthusiastic and motivated band 4/5 pharmacy technicians to work as part of our pharmacy clinical trials team 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 across all specialties.

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 reviewing this document and using it when completing your application, as these criteria guide the shortlisting process.

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

About us

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 nearby.

We believe that using technology wisely demonstrates strong time management and commitment to innovation. Personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to rejection if multiple candidates present similar information.

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

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

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for setting up trials, ensuring they run smoothly, including accurate record keeping and drug accountability, reviewing protocol-specific guidelines, and liaising within a multidisciplinary team.

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

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting dispensing of clinical trials prescriptions
• Once ACPT qualified, supporting checking of clinical trials prescriptions
• Setting up assigned clinical trial studies
• Following site procedures accurately and promptly
• Liaising with Clinical Research Associates/Organizations (CRA/CRO) to fulfill workflow tasks
• Following up on queries timely
• Producing study site file documentation efficiently

What we're looking for:

• A strong team player with a friendly and approachable manner
• Polite, sympathetic, patient, and diplomatic
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multitask
• Ability to learn and quickly understand complex information

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / Training Required

• Registered pharmacy technician in the UK by GPhC or Science Manufacturing Technician (Level 3 Diploma) by the Science Council
• Numerate and literate, e.g., GCSE Maths and English A*-C or equivalent, IELTS score 7 if overseas
• Additional pharmacy qualifications such as ACPT, PIPC, TAQA assessor, CIPS Level 4, or equivalent management experience
• Completion of Practice Supervisor Programme or equivalent

Previous Relevant Experience

• Accurate dispensing in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics
• Dealing with customers/patients
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control and ordering
• Experience with JAC or similar systems
• Experience related to role, e.g., medicines management, clinical trials, aseptic services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible, Home or remote working