Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT

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.