Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4-5 (depending on experience) Developing from band 4-5 or starting band 5 depending on previous and relatable experience to the role.
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (with additional weekend and bank holiday working requirements)
- Job ref
- 419-130825-SPT-PY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £27,485 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/09/2025
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials and Aseptics
Band 4-5 (depending on experience) Developing from band 4-5 or starting band 5 depending on previous and relatable experience to the role.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and self motivated individual to help with our growing portfolio of clinical trials.
In this collaborative role you will be linked between Pharmacy Clinical Trials and Aseptics , facilitating in the delivery of clinical trials especially those which have IMP prepared within the aseptic unit.
Experience of one of the specialist areas (clinical trials or aseptics) would be preferable, although you will be supported by an experienced and established Pharmacy Clinical Trials team and Aseptic Team.
This role is band 4-5 or starting band 5 depending on previous and relatable experience to the role.
The changing horizon of clinical trials with the development of advanced therapeutic medicines means this is an exciting time to be involved in clinical trials!
Please note: the interview will take place on Wednesday, 10th September 2025.
Main duties of the job
The role of the successful candidate would include:
- To co-ordinate pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials prepared in the aseptic unit.
- To ensure the provision of a quality pharmaceutical dispensing service to patients of the Trust with regard to clinical trials and aseptic services.
- To maintain and develop the aseptic and clinical trial services to ensure smooth running of the clinical trials.
- Train others on sponsor specific procedures for aseptic preparation of IMP.
- Answer queries from Sponsors, Research Teams, R&I and PI’s. Escalate, resolve or delegate as necessary.
- Review protocols and study documentation
- Manage and prioritise own workload.
- Maintain GCP, professional registration and other mandatory training.
- Dispense and ACT clinical trials prescriptions.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria
- QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post
Experience & Knowledge Required
Desirable criteria
- Aseptic preparation
- Patient counselling
- Hospital Pharmacy experience.
- At least one year, post-qualification experience
- Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Desirable criteria
- Problem solving
- Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered
- Experience in objectives setting for a team
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Appropriate attention to detail
- Effective use of initiative
- Flexible to changing work routines and demands
- Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
- Ability to handle moderate loads
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and alone
- Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands
- Awareness of personal limitations and ability to seek assistance when necessary
Desirable criteria
- Ability to contribute to managing change
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kindness
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Openess
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Pursue Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Poppy Cottrell-Howe
- Job title
- Pharmacy Clinical Trials Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 721684
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