Job summary
Step into a role where your skills directly contribute to groundbreaking research and improved patient care. We're looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician who is eager to specialise in clinical trials and become part of our well-established, forward-thinking team.
You'll join a dynamic group of pharmacists and technicians who support the delivery of more than 100 active clinical trials. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist expertise while playing a key role in studies that span academic, National Clinical Research Network-adopted, commercial, and non-commercial research.
What you'll be doingo Supporting the pharmaceutical aspects of a wide range of clinical trialso Providing high-quality technical support to the Pharmacy Clinical Trials teamo Managing day-to-day tasks involved in the safe and effective provision of clinical trial services across the TrustWhat we're looking foro BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificateo Accredited Checking Technician qualificationo Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)o A proactive, organised individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for researchThis role requires flexibility, including working across both the Women's and Children's Hospitals, as well as participation in late-night, weekend, and bank-holiday rotas.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a Senior Pharmacy Technician within the Clinical Trials Team & multidisciplinary team providing technical support to the pharmacy clinical trials team at the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
- Organise and participate in the dispensing and accuracy checking of clinical trial prescriptions.
- To be a member of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team and Research and Development Team.
- To support service improvements to the pharmacy clinical trials service.
- Line management duties of the Specialist Assistant Technical Officers within the Pharmacy clinical trials team.
- To carry out the day- to-day tasks relating to the provision of clinical trials within the Trust.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or Equivalent) or Student Pharmacy Technician due to qualify 2026
- Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (or eligible to register upon qualification)
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Trials
- Accuracy Checking Technician Award
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician and ability to support the professional development of all technical staff
- Multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervising and training other pharmacy staff
- Ability to write and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse data relevant to role and make suitable recommendations or actions
- Have problem solving skills with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Able to make decisions on situations where there may be several courses of action
- Able to escalate issues and know limits of own ability
Professional / Managerial / Specialist / Knowledge
Essential
- Enhanced experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of computer based stock control, dispensing systems and associated technology
- Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience with Data handling and data validation
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer System
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent team player
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Remain professional at all times
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description
Desirable
- Experience of training staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or Equivalent) or Student Pharmacy Technician due to qualify 2026
- Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (or eligible to register upon qualification)
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Trials
- Accuracy Checking Technician Award
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician and ability to support the professional development of all technical staff
- Multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of supervising and training other pharmacy staff
- Ability to write and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse data relevant to role and make suitable recommendations or actions
- Have problem solving skills with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Able to make decisions on situations where there may be several courses of action
- Able to escalate issues and know limits of own ability
Professional / Managerial / Specialist / Knowledge
Essential
- Enhanced experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of computer based stock control, dispensing systems and associated technology
- Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience with Data handling and data validation
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer System
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent team player
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Remain professional at all times
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description
Desirable
- Experience of training staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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