Band 8a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London, the role is focused on delivering high-quality radiopharmacy services at a prominent hospital. The successful applicant will ensure compliance with GMP and radiation protection regulations, manage aseptic manufacturing, and lead service development projects. A post-graduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or a related science is essential. This full-time role has a salary range of £64,156 to £71,148, alongside flexible working conditions and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing training and career progression

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience writing SOPs and technical reports for new processes or equipment.
• Experience in QC or QA within an MHRA‑licensed facility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high‑quality radiopharmacy service ensuring compliance with GMP.
• Operate aseptic manufacturing in isolators and manage radioactive materials.
• Lead and support projects related to radiopharmacy service development.

Skills

Registration with the GPhC or HCPC

Operational experience in a specialist radiopharmacy setting

Experience in aseptic preparation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals

Knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems

Proficiency in training, managing and supervising staff

Demonstrated specialist expertise in EU GMP practice

Education

Post‑graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Radiopharmacy or related science degree

Job description

Job Summary

Join the Radiopharmacy team in the Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Free Hospital, London. The role involves key day‑to‑day service provision, maintaining the Pharmaceutical Quality System, and, once accredited, acting as an authorised releasing officer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high‑quality radiopharmacy service, ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, radiation protection and transport regulations.
• Operate aseptic manufacturing in isolators and manage radioactive materials.
• Be trained and accredited as a releasing officer for manufactured products and IMP assemblies.
• Investigate deviations, out‑of‑specifications, OOS/OOT incidents, manage change control, risk assessments and validations.
• Assist in training, education and support of clinical trials within the radiopharmacy setting.
• Lead and support projects related to radiopharmacy service development.

Qualifications – Essential

• Registration with the GPhC or HCPC.
• Post‑graduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Radiopharmacy, QA or a related science degree (pharmacy, chemistry, biology).
• Operational experience in a specialist radiopharmacy setting.
• Experience in aseptic preparation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, including change control, error investigation and deviation management.
• Experience writing SOPs and technical reports for new processes or equipment.
• Proficiency in training, managing and supervising staff.
• Demonstrated specialist expertise in EU GMP practice, aseptic unit operation, radiopharmaceutical manufacture, radiation protection and clinical trial activities.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience as an authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in QC or QA within an MHRA‑licensed facility.
• Operational management experience of a radiopharmacy service.
• European Association of Nuclear Medicine postgraduate certificate or equivalent in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Band 8a – £64,156 to £71,148 per annum (inclusive of HCAS).
• Fixed‑term, 12‑month contract; full‑time.
• Flexible working patterns and generous benefits.
• Access to ongoing training and career progression within a leading NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Information

• Job location: Royal Free Hospital, London (NW3 2QG).
• Reference number: 391‑RFL‑7545572‑A.
• Application deadline: 19 December 2025.