Band 8a Senior Radiopharmaceutical Scientist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A major NHS trust in London is seeking a motivated individual for a key role in their Radiopharmacy team. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing high-quality radiopharmacy services. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to handle radioactive materials. The role offers ample opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing radiopharmacy services.
• Ability to act as an authorised releasing officer once accredited.
• Training and expertise in handling radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for GMP and GCP.
• Enable delivery of quality radiopharmacy service.
• Assist in training, education, and clinical trials.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Flexible approach

Ability to work under pressure

Experience of aseptic manufacturing

Knowledge of GMP and GCP

Job description

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.

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.

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/

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This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025