Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic pharmacy technician  to work within our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set-up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. Experience within cancer services would be beneficial given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region.

This role requires a motivated individual who can work to assist with the delivery of a service of the highest standards. You will be responsible to support innovation, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a patient-centred focus.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

1.         To contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients.  To apply and ensure the principles of GCP are adhered to in the management of clinical trials maintain records of dispensing including clinical trial material.

2.         Under the general direction of the supervising pharmacist to undertake the day to day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users

3.         To undertake technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and to maintain competences and accreditation in this area.

4.         To write pharmacy procedures for the management of Investigational Medicinal Products using source documents such as the protocol and pharmacy manual

5.         To work as part of a team and also work independently and using own initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests referring to the senior technician or a pharmacist if necessary.

See Job description for further duties

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.