Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team within Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing a small team of clinical trials technicians and assistants within your area in order to provide a high level Trust-wide Pharmacy Clinical Trials service.
- Be involved with recruitment of new staff and carrying out appraisals for current staff working within your area.
- Managing the Pharmacy aspects of 100 - 150 active commercial and non-commercial studies at any one time with approximately 30-35 trials in set-up phase.
- Managing financial activities relating to research.
- Delivering training to Clinical Trials staff and non-Clinical Trials staff working within your unit, and research nurses/coordinators as necessary.
- Communication with professionals both internal and external to the Trust and attend meetings via teleconference and face-to-face.
- I.T. skills include experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. You will be required to learn and adapt to new technology as required by the job role.
- Interview Date Wednesday 23 July 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with an S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with GPhC. You will have some level of managerial experience and be able to make on the spot decisions to enable the smooth running of the Clinical Trials service within your area.
You must have significant post qualification practical experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy environment with knowledge of the Clinical Trials Legislation and GCP.
You will report to the Clinical Trials Operations Manager. You will be accountable to the Clinical Trials Operations Manager, the Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist and the Senior Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist (all Trustwide - see job description for more details).
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the operational management and organisation of the pharmacy clinical trials service within the hospital site(s) involved. Ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trials regulations, the research governance frameworks and other relevant guidelines and policies
- To develop, review and revise clinical trials documentation to be used in individual clinical trials within the hospital site(s) involved
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the operational management and organisation of the pharmacy clinical trials service within the hospital site(s) involved. Ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trials regulations, the research governance frameworks and other relevant guidelines and policies
- To develop, review and revise clinical trials documentation to be used in individual clinical trials within the hospital site(s) involved
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of GCP,GMP and its application
- Evidence of preparing worksheets/procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Basic management skills
- Knowledge of unlicensed medicines and their handling
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience, some of which worked in hospital
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment
- Practical experience of pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- ICR certificate in Clinical research or similar post graduate qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of GCP,GMP and its application
- Evidence of preparing worksheets/procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Basic management skills
- Knowledge of unlicensed medicines and their handling
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience, some of which worked in hospital
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment
- Practical experience of pharmacy aspects of clinical trials
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- ICR certificate in Clinical research or similar post graduate qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
