Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team.

We are seeking an individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence. In this challenging but rewarding role, you will collaborate closely 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 be responsible for managing the pharmacy aspects of IMP (Investigational Medicinal Product) studies, including ensuring safe storage, accurate dispensing, and accountability, as well as overseeing stocks of trial drugs. You will need to adhere to the standards set by international guidance of 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 then please contact Hina Mehta, Principal Pharmacist Transformation, Cancer Services & Clinical Trials on 01895 279487 or email hina.mehta@nhs.net.

Interview Date: Friday 19th September 2025

Main duties of the job

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 any rotational technicians, students or pre-registration pharmacists working in the Clinical Trials department, under direction of Clinical Trials Pharmacists.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.