Job overview
The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy Team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Trials team and contribute to our growing service. The Pharmacy department is a diverse and inclusive team.
This advert is for a vacancy for 15.5 hours per week; hours of work will be confirmed between the successful applicant and the line manager.
We will consider applications for existing Pharmacy staff to undertake this role in conjunction with their current role in line with our service requirements.
Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. The Pharmacy team work one in every six weekends to support our 7-day service. We are looking for a qualified technician to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team, providing support with the management of the Trust portfolio of clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
To act as a member of the pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties commensurate with the professional role of a pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacist whilst working within the legal requirements, Trust policies and department procedures as laid down by the department and the Trust.
Main duties for this role will include supporting the pharmacist after set up of a new clinical trial to maintain the medication, training logs and standard operating procedures. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing monitoring visits, maintaining files, close out visits and achieving. The service will be developing to include medicines reconciliation of new patients recruited to clinical trials.
To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department which will include participating in the weekend rota, bank holiday rota and late clinic rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience within hospital
- Able to work under pressure
- Understanding of GCP
Desirable
- Significant experience in the set-up and running of a clinical trial in a Pharmacy environment
- Significant experience in Pharmacy clinical trials
- Basic understanding of GMP
- Experience in aseptic services
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Articulate and numerate
- Methodical approach to work procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness
- Able to record information accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to identify and manage problems
- Able to meet deadlines
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Patient counselling training
- Accredited Medicine Management Technician
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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