Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT

Pulse

Manchester (London Office) permanent

Posted: January 27, 2026

Job Description

Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Trials

Band 4–5 Development Role
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
37.5 Hours per Week | Clinical Trials Experience Preferred (Not Essential)
Aseptic Experience Alone Not Accepted

🌟 Job Overview

Pulse are now recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to support Clinical Trials services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) — one of the UK’s largest, most innovative NHS organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, research‑driven pharmacy team delivering safe, compliant, and efficient technical services across a wide portfolio of clinical trials.

📝 Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician (Clinical Trials), you will:

• 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

📍 Location

Oxford Road Campus – Manchester Royal Infirmary (MFT)

💼 Working Hours

37.5 hours per week
Full‑time, Monday–Friday (on‑site)

🎓 Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential:

• 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

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Clinical Trials Pharmacy experience – full training will be provided

Important:
❌ Aseptic experience alone will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the technical and regulatory requirements of clinical trials.

📨 How to Apply

If you're looking to develop your career within Clinical Trials and want to join a forward‑thinking, supportive NHS Trust, please get in touch today.

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