Job summary At the University Hospital Wales, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician? Do you have attention to detail and an interest in research? Are you pro-active and ambitious about providing exceptional care and experience for patients? Are you able to work independently in a concise, methodical way? If the answer is yes, the Pharmacy Department is currently recruiting for a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician to join our clinical trials team based at the University Hospital of Wales. We are looking for a dedicated individual who can demonstrate professional accountability to enhance patient care and who can provide maximum efficiency, safety and compliance to the Good Clinical Practices of the Health Board policies. All work is within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and EU Good Manufacturing Practice legislation. The post holder will support the clinical trials team with the role to include dispensing and checking clinical trial prescriptions for patients under the care of Cardiff and Vale UHB and to ensure the provision of a high quality, patient focused pharmaceutical service to both patients, research staff and external Sponsors. You will work as part of a specialised, friendly team whilst also working independently using your own initiative to manage problems, enquiries and urgent requests, referring to the senior technician or a pharmacist if necessary. Main duties of the job The Post holder should have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and be able to apply and ensure the principles of GCP are adhered to in the management of clinical trials whilst maintaining accurate records of dispensing. Other duties include: To contribute to the provision of a dispensing service for clinical trial patients. Under the general direction of the supervising pharmacist and senior pharmacy technician to undertake the day to day management of the pharmacy clinical trials service ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users To undertake technical checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician To write pharmacy procedures for the management of Investigational Medicinal Products 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. To liaise with CRAs during feasibility visits, Site Initiation visits, monitoring visits To assist with invoices for Clinical Trials To participate in the ordering, stock control, distribution and disposal of all items used within the clinical trials department About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-PST004-0325 Job locations University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Current registration as Pharmacy Technician or eligible to apply Desirable Accredited accuracy checking technician Knowledge of GCP Experience Essential Experience in pharmacy Desirable Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting Experience of staff supervision Skills Essential Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Ability to work independently and as a team Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Current registration as Pharmacy Technician or eligible to apply Desirable Accredited accuracy checking technician Knowledge of GCP Experience Essential Experience in pharmacy Desirable Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting Experience of staff supervision Skills Essential Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Ability to work independently and as a team Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)