Lead Technician - Technical Lead - Radiopharmacy

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Technician Radiopharmacy to oversee the day-to-day management of the radiopharmacy service. The role supports both hospital trust needs and external customers, producing sterile radiopharmaceuticals under MHRA MS Licence.

The post requires extensive experience in radiopharmacy, staff supervision, and strong GMP/IRR knowledge, with responsibilities including deputising for the Production Manager and acting as Radiation Protection

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or MSc in Clinical Pharmaceutical Practice (or within 6 months).
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent; willing to work towards.
• Qualified technicians must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council; qualified Healthcare Scientists registered with the HPC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service under MHRA MS Licence.
• Deputise for the Production Manager and fulfil MHRA duties described for a Production Manager.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor and attend required meetings.
• Maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).
• Ensure GMP compliance and uphold Good Manufacturing Practice within the radiopharmacy unit.

Skills

Pharmacy service delivery

Staff supervision

Radiopharmacy experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills

MSc in Clinical Pharmaceutical Practice

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 08.11.26
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.11.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26

Lead Technician Radiopharmacy, manages the day to day running of the radiopharmacy department ensuring a service can be provided for the Trust (Medical Physics) and external customers.

The radiopharmacy produces sterile ready to administer radioactive tracers for diagnostic imaging and some therapeutic applications. Maintains regulatory compliance with MHRA standards and regulations such as IRR and be a radiation protection supervisor.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the day to day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service which operates under MHRA Manufacturer's Specials (MS) License, including providing services to the following:

• Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and doses for BTHFT.
• Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits for external customers.
• To deputise for the Production Manager, and subsequently fulfil the MHRA duties described for a Production Manager in the current version of "Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors."
• Work as Radiation Protection Supervisor for department attending meetings as required.
• To maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).
• To ensure the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice are adhered to and always upheld within the radiopharmacy unit.

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.

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Band: Band 7 (Agenda for change)

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a key managerial role within the production team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Radiopharmacy Department. The team manufacture sterile diagnostic radiolabelled tracers within a clean room environment for hospital patients with various conditions.

The job would suit an experienced pharmacy technician or qualified experienced clinical pharmaceutical scientist, a normal day in this job is varied and includes the management of the service, being involved in production of radiopharmaceuticals, training of staff, maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical quality system, stock management, ensuring compliance with all regulations including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) and performing Radiation protection supervisor duties.

Essential experience

• Significant experience of Technical Pharmacy service delivery with substantial post qualification experience.
• Experience of supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience of working under a Manufacturer's Specials (MS) Licence or "Section 10 Exemption" Aseptic unit
• Experience of working in Radiopharmacy

Desirable experience

• Experience of working in a similar role

Essential skills

• Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information
• Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria
• Ability to ensure work is carried out according to departmental and Trust policies and procedures
• Numeracy skills
• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Computer Literate

Essential knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of Medicines Management
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work (PQS)

Essential qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or MSc in Clinical Pharmaceutical Practice (or to be within the remaining 6 months of study) or equivalent relevant qualification
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards this
• Qualified technicians must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have significant post qualification experience. Qualified Healthcare Scientists must be registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council.

Desirable qualifications

• Management qualification

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