Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials; Band 5

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The closing date is 01 February 2026

The post holder will carry out the role of Senior Pharmacy Technician for Clinical Trials and will be responsible for the following:

Assist in the provision, maintenance and development of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Services provided to the Trust.

Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Clinical trials with the day-to-day management and supervision of the pharmacy Clinical Trials services and dispensing activities.

Assist in the management of the security, recording & maintenance of all Clinical Trial drugs from receipt, storage & return or destruction.

Ensure that all clinical trials within the Trust are pharmaceutically managed, maintained, and that all current legislation is followed so that research is carried out to the highest standard.

Train pharmacy, medical and nursing staff on relevant aspects of clinical trials, services and medication.

• Support Lead Pharmacy Technician for Clinical trials with the day-to-day management of the pharmacy clinical trials services.
• Assist with the efficient operation of dispensing services within the Clinical Trials. Ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed at all times and that the Clinical Trials activity trackers are maintained.
• Ensure the security, recording & maintenance of all Clinical Trial drugs from ordering. receipt, storage, return and destruction.
• Responsible for ensuring that patient returns are appropriately handled, stored and destroyed, and adequate drug accountability is maintained.
• Ensure prompt registration to the IWRS for each new trial, and that the IWRS tracker is updated
• Ensure prompt receipt of shipments and management of temperature excursions according to the trial's specific procedures.
• Undertake the maintenance and recording of the environmental conditions. Assists with yearly calibration of the equipment.
• Assist with monitoring visits and timely resolution of any related monitoring queries.
• Assist with recording of pharmacy activities for costing purposes on the CT Pharmacy costing trackers, EDGE and resolving costing queries.

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement) o Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme o 24/7 independent counselling support o Career-long learning and development opportunities o Excellent transport connection o Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes o Free Pilates classes o Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Clinical Trials:

1. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Clinical trials with the day-to-day management of the pharmacy clinical trials services. Ensure an efficient and consistent service as stipulated in the pharmacy clinical trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current legislation governing the management of clinical trials and pharmaceuticals.

2. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Clinical trials in the development and maintenance of the clinical trials services and the production of the relevant trial-specific and Trust-wide clinical trials pharmacy policies.

3. Deputies for Lead Pharmacy Technician for Clinical trials in their absence as appropriate.

4. Assist with the efficient operation of dispensing services within the Clinical Trials. Ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed at all times and that the Clinical Trials activity trackers are maintained.

5. Ensure the security, recording & maintenance of all Clinical Trial drugs from ordering. receipt, storage, return and destruction.

6. Responsible for ensuring that patient returns are appropriately handled, stored and destroyed, and adequate drug accountability is maintained.

7. Ensure prompt registration to the IWRS for each new trial, and that the IWRS tracker is updated

8. Ensure prompt receipt of shipments and management of temperature excursions according to the trial's specific procedures.

9. Undertake the maintenance and recording of the environmental conditions. Assists with yearly calibration of the equipment.

10. Assist with monitoring visits and timely resolution of any related monitoring queries.

11. Assist with the audit and maintenance of pharmacy Clinical Trial site files, including both electronic and paper records. Ensure that files contain all required documents and comply with current guidelines and legislation.

12. Assist with completion of delegation and training logs as required.

13. Participate in any necessary meetings for Clinical Trials with trial investigators, sponsors, co-coordinators, clinical research associates and any other interested parties.

14. Assist the Clinical Trials pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in setup of Clinical…