Band 3 Radiopharmacy Laboratory Assistant

Bidvane; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvane in Birmingham is seeking a Band 3 Radiopharmacy Laboratory Assistant to support the aseptic manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals within University Hospitals Birmingham’s Radiopharmacy Department. Training is provided, and the role covers equipment maintenance and documentation in a centralised, MHRA-licensed service across the West Midlands.

Applicants should have English, Maths and Science at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and be able to work flexibly around service demands,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in English, Maths and Science or equivalent.
• Willingness to develop skills and gain NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work around service demands, including early morning deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Support aseptic manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist with blood cell labelling and gallium radiolabelled products.
• Prepare manufacturing equipment and assemble consumables.
• Manage stock control and documentation.
• Carry out radiation monitoring and quality assurance.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of equipment and areas.
• Plan dispensing schedules and prepare associated documentation.

Skills

Infection control

Radiation protection

Confidentiality

CPD readiness

Computer literacy

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in English, Maths and Science

Job description

The Band 3 Radiopharmacy Laboratory Assistant works in University Hospitals Birmingham's Radiopharmacy Department. The role supports the aseptic manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, including blood cell labelling and Gallium-68 products, and helps maintain the department's equipment and records. It is part of a centralised, MHRA-licensed service supplying Nuclear Medicine departments across the West Midlands; no previous experience is needed, as training is provided. Applicants need English, maths and science at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and must work flexibly around service demands, including early morning deliveries.

What the job involves

• Support the safe, accurate aseptic manufacture and dispensing of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
• Assist with blood cell labelling and the manufacture of gallium radiolabelled products
• Prepare manufacturing equipment and assemble consumables and sundries
• Manage stock control
• Carry out radiation monitoring and quality assurance
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas
• Conduct environmental monitoring of equipment and work areas
• Consign packages to customers and receive deliveries
• Maintain documentation, records and computer records of results
• Plan dispensing schedules and prepare associated documentation

Qualifications

• Good general education, including English, maths and science at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Assess and manage risks within own scope of practice, including infection control, radiation protection and safe patient movement
• Understand the need for confidentiality
• Willingness to develop skills and gain qualifications, maintain a CPD record, and complete relevant in-house training to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent while maintaining competence
• Manual dexterity; computer literacy and numeracy; ability to maintain accurate computer and other records
• Work independently, organise workload and straightforward tasks, follow instructions, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and adjust plans
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with healthcare professionals; work in a multidisciplinary team, lift medium or heavy weights, plan dispensing and escalat problems; work flexibly around fluctuating…

Nice to have

• ECDL or equivalent experience demonstrating computing ability
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Awareness of the hazards of working with ionising radiation
• Understanding of hazards from X-ray equipment and other radiation sources, COSHH substances, infected material, radioactive waste, blood and electrical hazards