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Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to work with the Trials Pharmacy Team based at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) site although cross-site working will be a requirement.
The successful applicant will manage the clinical trial medicines dispensed to patients recruited to clinical trials within the Trust. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services within the Trials Pharmacy.
The role requires someone eager to learn, able to organise and prioritise their own work to meet deadlines and able to work using their own initiative.
The successful candidate must have a NVQ level 2 certificate in Pharmacy service skills or equivalent to apply and clearly indicate this on the relevant course details within the application.
If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role within our team, then we would be pleased to chat with you. You are more than welcome to call on the numbers below or even better; we can make an appointment to show you around and answer your questions
Lubna Khan- Advanced Clinical Trial Pharmacist 0121 424 1635
Pavindeep Gill- Senior Pharmacy Technician- Clinical Trials 0121 424 1516
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
*To perform a variety of general pharmacy duties under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician in all aspects of clinical trials medicine management including ordering, receipting, deliveries, dispensing and temperature monitoring of clinical trial medicines.
*To be involved in maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities and networking with research teams across the trust and with external representatives.
*To be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients, and the general public.
You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1101476
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- * Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
- * Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- * Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- * Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- * Knowledge of stock control systems
- * Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
- * Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting
- * Experience in staff training
- * Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
- * Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
Qualifications
Essential
- * GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- * NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
- or
- * Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Strong attention to detail
- * Reliable
- * Ability to travel to all UHB sites
- * Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- * Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
- * Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)
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This advert is for Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Clinical Trials Assistant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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