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Job summary Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust provides highly-specialist cancer care for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire. In June 2020, we opened Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, our spectacular new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, providing state-of-the-art facilities as part of a £162m investment. It is an exciting time for the clinical trials service at CCC-Liverpool . The department is developing and delivering a large number of cutting edge clinical trials in collaboration with our colleagues within research and innovation. We have multiple aseptic isolators on site and deliver observational and interventional studies. We have opportunities to increase our Band 5 senior Technicians to support our expanding service. We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking and experienced candidates to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an important position within our large, diverse and welcoming pharmacy team. Working pattern will be: 37.5 hours per week, and there may be weekends and on-call on a rota basis. Part time hours will be considered. Main duties of the job In summary you will: Provide leadership to Entry Level Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants Responsible for operating the clinical trials service delivery within the pharmacy department, including, but not limited to: Stock control, liaising with relevant departments inside the organisation and clinical trial sponsors/clinical research associates outside the organisation, training, audits and accuracy checking. Maintaining or achieving personal validation in aseptic manipulation and aseptic use. Refer any non-protocol or non-standard prescriptions to relevant authority. Need to refer matters requiring expert advice to the appropriate pharmacist e.g. availability of drugs/release of intrathecal chemotherapy/ trial medications. About us The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals. Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. We are - Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 158-25-041-PHA Job locations The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool 65 Pembroke Place Liverpool L7 8YAJob description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialNVQ pharmacy services level 3 dual qualification or equivalent necessary to register with GPhC GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician DesirableGood Clinical Practice (GCP) training completed within last 3 years Knowledge and Experience EssentialUnderstanding the requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Demonstrate ability to record accurately Good written and verbal communication Logical reasoning and problem solving Numerate and literate Calm under pressure Methodical and organised Motivator Time management skills Accurate and high attention to detail Staff Training Experience EssentialDemonstrable post qualification pharmacy practice experience in clinical trials Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialNVQ pharmacy services level 3 dual qualification or equivalent necessary to register with GPhC GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician DesirableGood Clinical Practice (GCP) training completed within last 3 years Knowledge and Experience EssentialUnderstanding the requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Demonstrate ability to record accurately Good written and verbal communication Logical reasoning and problem solving Numerate and literate Calm under pressure Methodical and organised Motivator Time management skills Accurate and high attention to detail Staff Training Experience EssentialDemonstrable post qualification pharmacy practice experience in clinical trials 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 theUK 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 seeNHS 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool 65 Pembroke Place Liverpool L7 8YAEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool 65 Pembroke Place Liverpool L7 8YAEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr