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.

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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

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Rebecca Renfrew, Palliative Care and Clinical Trials Pharmacist, Rebecca.Renfrew@lhch.nhs.uk, 01516001815