Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamicpharmacy technician to work within our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will haveextensive experience in the set-up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of thelegislation and regulatory frameworksgoverning clinical trials. Experience withincancer serviceswould 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

About us

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 weare 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.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-PST155-1125

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
  • WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant professional association

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
  • General dispensing
  • Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems

Aptitude and ability

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable and methodical
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of the team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
  • WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Desirable

  • Membership of relevant professional association

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
  • General dispensing
  • Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems

Aptitude and ability

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable and methodical
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of the team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research and Development Manager

Lona Tudor Jones

Lona.tudorjones@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-PST155-1125

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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