Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Radiopharmacy

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks dedicated Pharmacy Assistants for the Radiopharmacy Department. Duties will involve making radiopharmaceutical products, maintaining GMP standards, and participating in a supportive training program. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Basic education and English skills required.

Responsibilities

• Making radiopharmaceutical products following defined procedures.
• Cleaning pharmaceutical cleanrooms to GMP standards.
• Ordering and receiving stock, managing equipment and documentation.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Team working skills

Attention to detail

Computer literate

Education

NVQ 2 pharmacy assistants in manufacturing

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 15.06.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 16.06.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 23.06.25

An opportunity has arisen for the pharmacy department to employ new Pharmacy Assistants in the Radiopharmacy Department. The team manufacture sterile diagnostic radiolabelled tracers within a clean room environment for hospital patients with various conditions.

Main duties of the job

The day to day job will include making radiopharmaceutical products following defined procedures and processes. The role will also involve cleaning the pharmaceutical cleanrooms to GMP standards, ordering and receiving stock, management of equipment and maintaining a high standard of documentation and records.

You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional development. BTHFT is a teaching hospital and Pharmacy demonstrate a significant commitment to training; the successful candidate can expect a supportive training programme and will also be expected to participate in supporting and training other staff as appropriate.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7214461

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals - BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will need to be dedicated and hardworking, and have a willingness to be flexible when necessary. As a consequence of the often pressured working environment, there is a strong management focus on staff wellbeing, flexible working and support within the team, the outcome being that the team is highly-functioning, fun, friendly and supportive of all colleagues.

This is a potential training post so no experience necessary, however the successful candidate will be required to undertake training to NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services before being put onto the full band 3 payscale, and you should have a good basic level of education and English language skills.

If you already possess an NVQ 2 in pharmacy services you will start on the band 3 payscale.

for the successful candidates work commences as per the rota with varying start times between 6am and 7:30am. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate on the weekend working rota once trained

Working hours for these posts can be discussed at interview, the management team are willing to be flexible in order to suit both the needs of the department and successful candidates.

Job description Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will need to be dedicated and hardworking, and have a willingness to be flexible when necessary. As a consequence of the often pressured working environment, there is a strong management focus on staff wellbeing, flexible working and support within the team, the outcome being that the team is highly-functioning, fun, friendly and supportive of all colleagues.

This is a potential training post so no experience necessary, however the successful candidate will be required to undertake training to NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services before being put onto the full band 3 payscale, and you should have a good basic level of education and English language skills.

If you already possess an NVQ 2 in pharmacy services you will start on the band 3 payscale.

for the successful candidates work commences as per the rota with varying start times between 6am and 7:30am. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate on the weekend working rota once trained

Working hours for these posts can be discussed at interview, the management team are willing to be flexible in order to suit both the needs of the department and successful candidates.

Person Specification Experience Desirable

• Experience of Technical Service Pharmacy
• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills Essential

• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Computer literate

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
• Knowledge of Radiation protection and regulations

Qualifications Essential

• NVQ 2 pharmacy assistants in manufacturing or willingness to work towards this

Other Requirements Essential

• Able to lift and move weights of up to 15kg
• Demonstrates continued professional development
• Able to work in restricted movement environment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel across hospital sites within the trust.

Person Specification Experience Desirable

• Experience of Technical Service Pharmacy
• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills Essential

• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Computer literate

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
• Knowledge of Radiation protection and regulations

Qualifications Essential

• NVQ 2 pharmacy assistants in manufacturing or willingness to work towards this

Other Requirements Essential

• Able to lift and move weights of up to 15kg
• Demonstrates continued professional development
• Able to work in restricted movement environment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel across hospital sites within the trust.

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.

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals - BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals - BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)