Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacy Assistant

Job Summary This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role. About Us Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives. Main Duties Working closely with the Senior Pharmacist and Lead pharmacy technician to ensure clinical trials are set up, dispensed and maintained to a high standard and in accordance with current policies, procedures and legal requirements. You will take an active role in ensuring pharmacy staff are trained to the required standard as outlined in GCP (Good Clinical Practice). It will be expected that you are willing to learn and take responsibility in a diverse team. You will be highly motivated and organised, able to think on your feet with great communication and interpersonal skills. It is expected that candidates will have Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification and confident working in a hospital setting, ideally with experience in clinical trials. You will spend time working as part of the pharmacy dispensary team, as well as taking part in the weekend, bank holiday and late-night rotas. Job Responsibilities All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively. This role is ideal for someone ready to gain further experience in a dynamic environment with constant opportunities to learn and progress. Person Specification Essential Qualifications: Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C or above Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (Pharmacy Services) or equivalent Dispensing accuracy accreditation. South West scheme or equivalent Formal GCP training or willing and able to work towards Previous training in clinical trials Completed or willing to work towards PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme Desirable Qualifications: Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP Understanding of basic GMP Attendance on a Leeds Clinical Trials course. Experience in the set-up and running of a clinical trial in a pharmacy environment Experience of training individuals Disclosures and Checks 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. Job Details Date Posted: 25 November 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 4Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 249-7557554Job location: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB #J-18808-Ljbffr