Band 8a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Radiopharmacy team in London. The role includes providing day-to-day service provision in radiopharmacy, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing quality systems. Ideal candidates will have aseptic manufacturing experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible hours and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic manufacturing in isolators and working with radioactive materials.
• Ability to ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, and radiation protection regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day service provision for radiopharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, and radiation protection.
• Develop and maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day service provision for radiopharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, radiation protection and transport of radioactive materials.
• Perform aseptic manufacturing in isolators and work with radioactive materials.
• Develop and maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System.
• Act as a releasing officer for manufactured products and assembly of IMPs (once accredited).
• Investigate deviations, OOS/OOT, change control, risk assessments and validations.
• Assist in training, education and clinical trials.
• Lead on projects and service aspects within radiopharmacy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience of aseptic manufacturing in isolators and working with radioactive materials.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, effective communication skills.
• Flexible approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom or meet criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
• Must meet UK Visas and Immigration points‑based system requirements to avoid disappointment.

Inclusive Employment

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Benefits & Remuneration

Band 8a. Flexible hours and generous benefits, next‑level training and career progression opportunities.