Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in your pharmacy career? Come and join our friendly clinical trials pharmacy team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).
We are involved in clinical trials which cover many clinical specialties including haematology, cardiology, renal and rare diseases. Our portfolio includes both adult and paediatric as well as first in human studies. We work with external trial sponsors such as pharmaceutical companies, universities and local research units to ensure clinical trial medications are managed according to the highest standards.
This is a great opportunity to take on a leading role in managing and developing the technical aspects of a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service at MFT. You will work closely with Advanced Clinical Trials Pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and effective delivery of investigational medicinal products across MFT sites.
The role will be based at the Pharmacy Department of the Oxford Road Campus (Royal Manchester Children's Hospital) but cross site working may be required depending on service needs (additional sites: North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital).
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the operational delivery of the clinical trials pharmacy service.
- Ensuring compliance with MHRA, GCP, and Trust governance standards.
- Supervising and training technical and support staff involved in clinical trials dispensing.
- Maintaining accurate documentation, stock control, and financial monitoring for trial activities.
- Contributing to the expansion of the existing services and the development of other clinical trials in accordance with the departmental strategic plans.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written to communicate with pharmacy staff, pharmacy managers, nursing staff and ward managers
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Advanced IT & computer skills
- Evidence of knowledge and practice regarding team management
- Evidence of active involvement in service development
- Ability to identify and resolve issues regarding staff training and performance.
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Methodical, accurate working
Desirable
- Evidence of project management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPHC
- BTEC/NVQ 3 in pharmacy service or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- BTEC accredited accuracy checking qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post qualifications, Clinical trials courses and training
- GCP training within last 2 years
- Accredited computer qualification e.g. ECDL
- Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant role practising as a hospital pharmacy technician
- Evidence of practice as an accredited accuracy checking technician
- Current knowledge of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills
- Evidence of staff supervision
- Previous involvement in staff training
- Evidence of CPD development
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience in Pharmacy Aseptic services
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written to communicate with pharmacy staff, pharmacy managers, nursing staff and ward managers
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Advanced IT & computer skills
- Evidence of knowledge and practice regarding team management
- Evidence of active involvement in service development
- Ability to identify and resolve issues regarding staff training and performance.
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Methodical, accurate working
Desirable
- Evidence of project management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPHC
- BTEC/NVQ 3 in pharmacy service or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- BTEC accredited accuracy checking qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post qualifications, Clinical trials courses and training
- GCP training within last 2 years
- Accredited computer qualification e.g. ECDL
- Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant role practising as a hospital pharmacy technician
- Evidence of practice as an accredited accuracy checking technician
- Current knowledge of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills
- Evidence of staff supervision
- Previous involvement in staff training
- Evidence of CPD development
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience in Pharmacy Aseptic services
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).
