Senior Pharmacy Technician

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Senior Pharmacy Technician

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The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

An exciting opportunity at the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join the team and collaborate with the clinical trials pharmacist and other members of the research team within the Trust to establish and deliver clinical trial protocols for drugs in the research phase. The post holder will manage the pharmacy aspects of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) studies, including safe storage, accurate dispensing, and accountability, as well as overseeing stocks of trial drugs. You will need to adhere to ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice), UK laws and regulations pertaining to clinical trials of medicines, and Trust and departmental SOPs.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy in more detail please contact Hina Mehta, Principal Pharmacist Transformation, Cancer Services and Clinical Trials on 01895 279487 or email hina.mehta@nhs.net.

Interview Date: Friday 19 September 2025

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Trials Pharmacists in the development and updating of Pharmacy SOPs for the clinical trials service and trial-specific SOPs for new studies.

Support with revision of existing study protocols following protocol amendments and document updates and set-up documents for new study protocols.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the efficient and accurate handling of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and contribute to the smooth operation of clinical trial activities.

Ensure records for all current clinical trials involving IMPs are accurate and legible and comply with local SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines.

Work with the Clinical Trials Pharmacists to prepare for any trial monitoring visits and where necessary deputise as appropriate.

Support the Clinical Trials Pharmacists in invoicing for trials by completing workload stats and assist in the development of activity and quality data relating to clinical trials.

Assist in providing training and support for rotational technicians, students or pre-registration pharmacists working in the Clinical Trials department, under direction of Clinical Trials Pharmacists.

Qualifications / Requirements

Enthusiastic pharmacy technician with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence.

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support efficient, accurate handling of IMPs.

Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines and UK laws/regulations pertaining to clinical trials of medicines.

Experience following local SOPs and ability to contribute to training for rotational technicians, students or pre-registration pharmacists under supervision.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Health Care Provider

Industries : Hospitals and Health Care

ContactFor further details / informal visits contact: Hina Mehta, Principal Pharmacist Transformation, Cancer Services and Clinical Trials. Email: hina.mehta@nhs.net | Telephone: 01895 ..... full job details .....