Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly pharmacy clinical trials team.

This is a newly created fixed term vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management Pharmacy Technician based at Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) working within the area of pharmacy clinical trials.

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.

This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until December 2028 due to the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multi-tasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.

This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in Medicines Management
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification - we also welcome those currently working towards it.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration

Applications from Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians welcome - If you're in your second year of study and due to qualify soon, we encourage you to apply!

• Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
• Welsh language skills are desirable

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-PST063-1026

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research is an increasingly important component of pharmacy practice and is recognised as one of the four pillars of the profession. Its significance is reflected in a number of key strategic documents, including Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales, the Independent Review of Clinical Pharmacy Services in Hospitals, and the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) Strategy for Wales 2024-2029. As research activity continues to expand across NHS Wales, there is growing recognition of the vital contribution that pharmacy teams make to the safe and effective delivery of clinical research.

Clinical trials represent a crucial aspect of healthcare research, contributing to the development of new medicines and treatments while improving outcomes for patients. The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team plays a key role in supporting the safe, effective, and compliant management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) used within research studies. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the team ensures that clinical trial medicines are received, stored, prepared, dispensed, accounted for, and destroyed in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is home to a fully integrated Clinical Research Facility, offering comprehensive support for research delivery. The facility includes dedicated governance, finance and contracts teams, an on-site pathology laboratory, outpatient clinic and ward facilities, a research fellow programme, and a dedicated Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality clinical research across ABUHB, supporting studies from feasibility and set-up through to completion and close-down. Working alongside the pharmacy team, research nurses, principal investigators, and industry sponsors, post holders will contribute to the delivery of innovative research that has a direct impact on patient care.

Clinical trials pharmacy offers a unique and rewarding career pathway, combining patient-centred pharmacy practice with research, governance, quality assurance, and service development. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and experience in clinical research, Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) management, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

ABUHB is committed to supporting professional development and encourages staff to broaden their skills through structured training, participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives, attendance at study meetings and monitoring visits, and involvement in the development of trial documentation, procedures, and services.

We are seeking an organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of our Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service. The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs), trial documentation, study set-up, dispensing activities, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research staff, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of clinical research studies.

The role offers opportunities to progress into specialist clinical trials positions with increased responsibility for study management, quality assurance, governance activities, staff training, and

service development. The breadth of experience gained within clinical trials pharmacy can also provide a platform for wider career opportunities in pharmacy leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and local procedures.

Maintain clinical trial documentation, trial files, and study records to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Manage investigational medicinal product (IMP) stock, including ordering, receipt, storage, accountability, returns, expiry monitoring, and authorised destruction.

Coordinate clinical trial communications through shared mailboxes, calendars, and task management systems.

Monitor and document storage conditions, escalating and reporting temperature excursions as required.

Support study set-up, Site Initiation Visits, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales.

Undertake dispensing and final-checking activities for clinical trials in line with approved procedures and competency requirements.

Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study-specific documentation, and service governance processes.

Support financial, reporting, and administrative activities associated with clinical trial studies.

Maintain Clinical Trials Pharmacy information resources, including SharePoint sites, newsletters, and service communications.

Contribute to continuous service improvement and support the effective delivery of a high-quality Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service.

Joining the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team at ABUHB offers a unique opportunity to play a direct role in advancing healthcare through research. Whether beginning a career in clinical trials or seeking to develop specialist expertise, post holders will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to innovation, excellence, and the delivery of research that improves outcomes for patients across Wales.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description Job responsibilities Research is an increasingly important component of pharmacy practice and is recognised as one of the four pillars of the profession. Its significance is reflected in a number of key strategic documents, including Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales, the Independent Review of Clinical Pharmacy Services in Hospitals, and the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) Strategy for Wales 2024-2029. As research activity continues to expand across NHS Wales, there is growing recognition of the vital contribution that pharmacy teams make to the safe and effective delivery of clinical research. Clinical trials represent a crucial aspect of healthcare research, contributing to the development of new medicines and treatments while improving outcomes for patients. The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team plays a key role in supporting the safe, effective, and compliant management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) used within research studies. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the team ensures that clinical trial medicines are received, stored, prepared, dispensed, accounted for, and destroyed in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all applicable regulatory requirements. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is home to a fully integrated Clinical Research Facility, offering comprehensive support for research delivery. The facility includes dedicated governance, finance and contracts teams, an on-site pathology laboratory, outpatient clinic and ward facilities, a research fellow programme, and a dedicated Clinical Trials Pharmacy service. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality clinical research across ABUHB, supporting studies from feasibility and set-up through to completion and close-down. Working alongside the pharmacy team, research nurses, principal investigators, and industry sponsors, post holders will contribute to the delivery of innovative research that has a direct impact on patient care. Clinical trials pharmacy offers a unique and rewarding career pathway, combining patient-centred pharmacy practice with research, governance, quality assurance, and service development. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and experience in clinical research, Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) management, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). ABUHB is committed to supporting professional development and encourages staff to broaden their skills through structured training, participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives, attendance at study meetings and monitoring visits, and involvement in the development of trial documentation, procedures, and services. We are seeking an organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician to support the delivery of our Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service. The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of investigational medicinal products (IMPs), trial documentation, study set-up, dispensing activities, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and research staff, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of clinical research studies. The role offers opportunities to progress into specialist clinical trials positions with increased responsibility for study management, quality assurance, governance activities, staff training, and service development. The breadth of experience gained within clinical trials pharmacy can also provide a platform for wider career opportunities in pharmacy leadership. Key Responsibilities Provide operational support to the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and local procedures. Maintain clinical trial documentation, trial files, and study records to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness. Manage investigational medicinal product (IMP) stock, including ordering, receipt, storage, accountability, returns, expiry monitoring, and authorised destruction. Coordinate clinical trial communications through shared mailboxes, calendars, and task management systems. Monitor and document storage conditions, escalating and reporting temperature excursions as required. Support study set-up, Site Initiation Visits, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales. Undertake dispensing and final-checking activities for clinical trials in line with approved procedures and competency requirements. Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study-specific documentation, and service governance processes. Support financial, reporting, and administrative activities associated with clinical trial studies. Maintain Clinical Trials Pharmacy information resources, including SharePoint sites, newsletters, and service communications. Contribute to continuous service improvement and support the effective delivery of a high-quality Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service. Joining the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team at ABUHB offers a unique opportunity to play a direct role in advancing healthcare through research. Whether beginning a career in clinical trials or seeking to develop specialist expertise, post holders will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to innovation, excellence, and the delivery of research that improves outcomes for patients across Wales. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Highly motivated
• Conscientious, responsible and reliable
• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations

Experience

Essential

• Hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
• Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation

Desirable

• NVQ Expert witness

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing education and personal development

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS

Person Specification Values Essential Highly motivated Conscientious, responsible and reliable Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy experience Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services Accredited Checking Technician Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation Desirable NVQ Expert witness Knowledge Essential Evidence of continuing education and personal development Desirable Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)