Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic pharmacy technician to work within our regional clinical trials pharmacy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the set‑up and management of clinical trial pharmacy services, with a strong understanding of the legislation and regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials. Experience within cancer services would be beneficial given the significant volume and complexity of oncology and haematology clinical trials across the region.

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• Contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients, ensuring that the principles of GCP are adhered to and maintaining accurate records of dispensing including clinical trial material.
  
• Under the general direction of the supervising pharmacist, undertake the day‑to‑day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service, ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users.
  
• Carry out technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and maintain competences and accreditation in this area.
  
• Write pharmacy procedures for the management of Investigational Medicinal Products using source documents such as the protocol and pharmacy manual.
  
• Work as part of a team and also independently, using own initiative to handle problems, enquiries and urgent requests, referring to the senior technician or pharmacist if necessary.
  

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.

Applicants will be supported in line with our Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework, and will work within an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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• 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.
  

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• Membership of a relevant professional association.
  

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• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Demonstrated suitable level of experience in general dispensing and patient‑orientated medicines systems.
  

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• 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 both alone and as part of a team.
  

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