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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for and enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. In addition to working alongside the pharmacy clinical trials team, you will support the research team in the safe and efficient delivery of clinical trials, helping to bring new and innovative treatments to our patients.

This position will suit someone that is organised, detail orientated and is able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be a valued member of a friendly supportive team with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include the day to day delivery of a safe and effective clinical trials service for the trust. This includes dispensing and checking clinical trials prescriptions, maintaining accurate records and ensuring the safe storage and handling of investigational medicinal products in line with Good Clinical Practice and Trust policies.

You will work closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist and technician to develop and support the delivery of clinical trials across the Trust. This will include the set-up of new clinical trials, as well as writing standard operating procedures and other essential documents ensuring they all meet regulatory requirements.

This post includes participation in operational pharmacy services including 7-day working and bank holiday rota.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

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Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-DTC-8351095

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

To facilitate the delivery of a safe and effective clinical trials service for the trust, in line with the available resources.

To be responsible for and participate in the delivery and maintenance on a day to day basis, of the dispensing and checking of trials in line with resources and service demands.

To work closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist to develop and support clinical trial provision across the trust.

You will be able to find the full job description and personal specification attached to supporting documents.

Personal Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• BTEC (technician checking)
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Qualified for at least 1 year

Desirable

• Experience in research and clinical trials
• Experience in education and training of staff
• Ward work experience (e.g. checking patients own drugs, performing medicines reconciliation)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Projects professional image
• Available to participate in the rota for Saturday morning and Bank Holiday working

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

To facilitate the delivery of a safe and effective clinical trials service for the trust, in line with the available resources.

To be responsible for and participate in the delivery and maintenance on a day to day basis, of the dispensing and checking of trials in line with resources and service demands.

To work closely with the Clinical Trials Pharmacist to develop and support clinical trial provision across the trust.

You will be able to find the full job description and personal specification attached to supporting documents.

Personal Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• BTEC (technician checking)
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Qualified for at least 1 year

Desirable

• Experience in research and clinical trials
• Experience in education and training of staff
• Ward work experience (e.g. checking patients own drugs, performing medicines reconciliation)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Projects professional image
• Available to participate in the rota for Saturday morning and Bank Holiday working

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• BTEC (technician checking)
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Qualified for at least 1 year

Desirable

• Experience in research and clinical trials
• Experience in education and training of staff
• Ward work experience (e.g. checking patients own drugs, performing medicines reconciliation)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Projects professional image
• Available to participate in the rota for Saturday morning and Bank Holiday working

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• BTEC (technician checking)
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Qualified for at least 1 year

Desirable

• Experience in research and clinical trials
• Experience in education and training of staff
• Ward work experience (e.g. checking patients own drugs, performing medicines reconciliation)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Projects professional image
• Available to participate in the rota for Saturday morning and Bank Holiday working

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Palliative Care and Clinical Trials Pharmacist

Rebecca Renfrew

[email protected]

01516001815

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-DTC-8351095

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

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