Deputy Chief Radiopharmacist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool seeks an experienced Deputy Chief Radiopharmacist to manage the Radiopharmacy service. This role involves ensuring compliance with critical regulations and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aseptic services and radiopharmacy, with a vision for quality assurance and excellence in patient care. A pharmacy degree and leadership capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a radiopharmacy environment.
• Proven ability to manage operational and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication skills for staff training and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Radiopharmacy team under the Chief Radiopharmacist.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, IRR17, IRMER, and MHRA regulations.
• Manage the assessment and release of radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Experience in aseptic services

Leadership skills

Knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Pharmacy degree

PhD or equivalent experience in Radiopharmacy

Tools

Radiopharmaceutical production equipment

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to take a leading role in the development and delivery of the Radiopharmacy service across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Position: Deputy Chief Radiopharmacist

The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Radiopharmacist to provide strategic, managerial, and professional leadership to the Radiopharmacy team.

The Radiopharmacy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is a purpose-built facility delivering a wide range of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging, therapy, clinical trials (including investigational medicinal products), and blood labelling.

As Deputy Chief Radiopharmacist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, supporting the development of clinical expertise within the team, and leading the implementation of new technologies, as well as the preparation and clinical application of new radiopharmaceuticals.

We seek a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with substantial experience in aseptic services and radiopharmacy. You will have a clear vision for developing the Radiopharmacy’s quality assurance and control services, helping to establish the department as a centre of excellence aligned with our state-of-the-art facilities.

Your responsibilities include strategic planning, operational management, and regulatory compliance. You will support the Production and Quality teams in manufacturing, quality control, assurance, release, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes, ensuring adherence to GMP, IRR17, IRMER, ADR, and MHRA requirements. You may be named on the MHRA Specials Licence as a Production Manager or Quality Controller if required.

You will provide line management and professional support to staff within either the Production or Quality Control teams, including training, appraisals, and service planning, maintaining flexibility to respond to service needs across both functions. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, ensuring robust SOPs, validation processes, and CAPA management. As a releasing pharmacist, you will be responsible for the final release of both radioactive and non-radioactive products.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, sharing the goal of improving patient care.

The Group is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities—from birth onwards.

We serve approximately 630,000 people across Merseyside, providing general and emergency hospital care, along with highly specialised regional services for over two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women’s and babies’ health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually in the UK’s largest single-site maternity hospital. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, please visit their careers page.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dariusz Osowski
• Job Title: Chief Radiopharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]