Band 8a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to oversee the radiopharmacy service. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and play a key role in service delivery. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in the operational and quality aspects of radiopharmaceuticals, as well as relevant qualifications in the field. This position offers competitive salaries and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in Radiopharmacy.
• Experience in aseptic preparation and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in writing reports and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality radiopharmacy service.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and GCP requirements.
• Assist in training and clinical trials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Aseptic manufacturing experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Education

Registration with GPhC or HCPC

Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy

Tools

Pharmaceutical Quality System

Standard Operating Procedures

Job description

Band 8a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

One of our team is having a baby! Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Radiopharmacy team (based in Nuclear Medicine) at the Royal Free Hospital, London.

You will have a key role in the day-to-day aspects of service provision, the Pharmaceutical Quality System and development of Radiopharmacy services including acting as an authorised releasing officer once accredited.

You will need excellent attention to detail and accuracy qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure.This post will provide the opportunity for you to apply and build upon your existing experience, and enable you to develop and utilise your skills within the speciality of Radiopharmacy and lead on projects / service aspects.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to enable the delivery of a quality radiopharmacy service. The role includes having a hands-on role and ensuring the service complies with relevant regulatory requirements for GMP, GCP, radiation protection and transport of radioactive materials. The post-holder should have experience of aseptic manufacturing in isolators and working with radioactive materials. You will be trained and accredited to be a releasing officer for manufactured products and assembly of IMPs. You will complete / investigate deviations, OOS/ OOT, change control, risk assessments and validations. You will also assist in training, education and clinical trials.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Royal Free to be your best

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Registration with GPhC or HCPC
• European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy / Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field.

Experience

• Operational experience working within the specialist area of Radiopharmacy.
• Experience of aseptic preparation and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of specification, monitoring and trend analysis of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy.
• Experience of maintaining a Pharmaceutical Quality System, including change control, investigation of errors, deviations, out of specifications
• Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
• Experience of training and managing / supervising staff
• Specialist knowledge relating to Quality Assurance, including: EU GMP practice, operation of aseptic units, manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, radiation & radiation protection, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
• Experience of involvement in clinical trial / GCP related activities
• Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in an MHRA licensed facility.
• Experience in operational management of radiopharmacy service provision.

Misc

• Articulate, sufficiently detailed and accurate writing skills

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.

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS