Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (one Saturday/Sunday session every 5 weeks)
- Job ref
- 425-25-7227972
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Permanent | Full-time
Join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, where we are dedicated to supporting Sheffield Children's rapidly expanding Research and Innovation Clinical Trials portfolio!
You will help deliver high-quality pharmacy services for clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), working with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.
About You:
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Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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Relevant dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally with exposure to clinical trials or investigational medicinal products.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:
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Contribute to the daily delivery of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service, ensuring safe dispensing of clinical trial medications in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), operating within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Dispensary and Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
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Collaborate with research staff, clinical trial investigators, and sponsors during the set-up and ongoing maintenance of clinical trials.
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Work as an accredited checking technician to maintain standards of accuracy and safety.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
- GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician
- Accuracy checking qualification
- NVQ A1 assessor
- Good Clinical Practice training or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Dispensary experience as pharmacy technician
- Experience of managing own time and workload
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical trials and IMP
- Experience in supervising other technicians and support staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communications skills
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of legislation surrounding clinical trials
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jayne Clements
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2260560
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