# Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT at Pulse Healthcare

Band 4/5 Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician ACT at Pulse Healthcare in Manchester. Posted January 20, 2026.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Manchester
- Posted: 2026-01-20
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7596948003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/band-45-senior-clinical-trials-pharmacy-technician-act-pulse-healthcare-c4vm15

## Requirements

- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science
- GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician
- Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (ACT Level 4)
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

## Description

**Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical TrialsBand 4–5 Development RoleManchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)37.5 Hours per Week | Clinical Trials Experience Preferred (Not Essential)Aseptic Experience Alone Not Accepted🌟 Job Overview**

Pulse are now recruiting an experienced and motivated **Senior Pharmacy Technician** to support Clinical Trials services at **Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)** — one of the UK’s largest, most innovative NHS organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, research‑driven pharmacy team delivering safe, compliant, and efficient technical services across a wide portfolio of clinical trials.

**📝 Key Responsibilities**

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician (Clinical Trials), you will:

- Support the day‑to‑day running of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service

- Work alongside Senior Clinical Trials Technicians to ensure safe and compliant handling of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)

- Assist in developing trial processes aligned with Trust strategies and study requirements

- Ensure all trial activity follows legislation, GCP, and local governance procedures

- Coordinate staffing within the trials area and contribute to workforce planning

- Promote strong teamworking across the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team

- Support training, competency assessments, and development of technical staff

- Maintain safe systems of work including COSHH, infection control, and statutory standards

**📍 LocationOxford Road Campus – Manchester Royal Infirmary (MFT)💼 Working Hours37.5 hours per week**
Full‑time, Monday–Friday (on‑site)

**🎓 Qualifications & Experience RequiredEssential:**

- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science

- GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician

- Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (ACT Level 4)

- Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills

- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

**Desirable (Not Essential):**

- **Clinical Trials Pharmacy experience** – full training will be provided

**Important:**
❌ **Aseptic experience alone will NOT be accepted as a substitute** for the technical and regulatory requirements of clinical trials.

**📨 How to Apply**

If you're looking to develop your career within Clinical Trials and want to join a forward‑thinking, supportive NHS Trust, please get in touch today.