This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 29/02/2028.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Trials, to support the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) across Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating pharmacy input to clinical trials, including study set‑up, ongoing trial delivery, aseptic preparation activities, and study close‑down, ensuring full compliance with GMP, GCP, GDP and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a confident, detail‑focused professional, with strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a complex and fast‑paced environment. You will act as a key liaison between Pharmacy, Research & Development, clinical teams and external trial sponsors, while also contributing to staff training, service improvement, quality assurance and governance activities.
- A proactive approach; commitment to high standards of patient safety, and enthusiasm for developing clinical trials and aseptic services, would align for success in this role.
Coordinate and deliver pharmacy support for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), including study set‑up, ongoing trial delivery, monitoring visits and study close‑down.
- Oversee the safe management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs), including receipt, storage, dispensing, accountability, returns and destruction, in line with GCP, GMP and regulatory requirements
- Support and coordinate aseptic preparation and outsourcing activities, ensuring timely, high‑quality and compliant preparation of trial and non-trial medicines
- Act as a key point of contact between Pharmacy, Research & Development, clinical teams and external trial sponsors, providing clear and timely communication
- Contribute to quality assurance, service improvement and staff training, including SOP development, audits, performance monitoring and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 21/07/2026
