Job summary Are you an experienced pharmacy technician with a passion for clinical trials and patient care? Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Trials, where you'll lead and manage clinical trial medication processes, ensuring compliance and supporting the development of pharmacy staff. Main duties of the job In this dynamic role, you'll oversee the daily operations of clinical trial prescriptions, manage investigational medicinal product (IMP) supplies, and maintain high standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You'll work closely with the Research and Development team, Lead Pharmacists, and clinical staff to facilitate trials and support trial compliance. As a key team leader, you'll also provide training, mentorship, and supervision to pharmacy staff, contributing to the continuous improvement of our pharmacy trials service. Why Join Us? Competitive NHS salary and benefits package. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and GCP training. A collaborative work environment within a supportive team. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in clinical trials within a dynamic NHS team, apply now to help shape the future of pharmacy services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1151 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding the detail of the advertised post, please see the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding the detail of the advertised post, please see the attached Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician GCP training accreditation and competence Desirable Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (or working towards) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician GCP training accreditation and competence Desirable Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (or working towards) 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)