Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT

Pulse are now recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to support Clinical Trials services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) — one of the UK’s largest, most innovative NHS organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, research‑driven pharmacy team delivering safe, compliant, and efficient technical services across a wide portfolio of clinical trials.

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician (Clinical Trials), you will:

• →Support the day‑to‑day running of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service
• →Work alongside Senior Clinical Trials Technicians to ensure safe and compliant handling of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)
• →Assist in developing trial processes aligned with Trust strategies and study requirements
• →Ensure all trial activity follows legislation, GCP, and local governance procedures
• →Coordinate staffing within the trials area and contribute to workforce planning
• →Promote strong teamworking across the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team
• →Support training, competency assessments, and development of technical staff
• →Maintain safe systems of work including COSHH, infection control, and statutory standards

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science
• GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (ACT Level 4)
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

• Clinical Trials Pharmacy experience – full training will be provided

If you're looking to develop your career within Clinical Trials and want to join a forward‑thinking, supportive NHS Trust, please get in touch today.