Lead Technician - Technical Lead - Radiopharmacy

Transformation Unit; Bradford; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Radiopharmacy seeks a Lead Technician to manage day-to-day operations within a busy radiopharmacy department. The role provides technical leadership for the production of sterile diagnostic radiolabelled tracers for in‑house patients and external customers.

The post requires significant post‑qualification experience in radiopharmacy, deputising for the Production Manager, and ensuring MHRA/IRR regulatory compliance while maintaining the

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in technical pharmacy service.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Experience with Manufacturer’s Specials (MS) Licence or Section 10 Exemption.
• Experience in Radiopharmacy.
• Ability to work under radiation safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day-to-day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service.
• Prepare radiopharmaceutical kits and doses for hospital and external customers.
• Deputise for Production Manager and fulfil MHRA duties.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for the department.
• Maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System.
• Ensure GMP and IRR compliance within the radiopharmacy unit.

Skills

Technical Pharmacy

Staff supervision

Radiopharmacy

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / MSc in Clinical Pharmaceutical Practice

Postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology/QA or related field

GPhC registration

HPC/HCPC registration (if applicable)

Job description

Main area pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (6.30 am to 3.00 pm 5 days per week) Job ref 389-26-8215519-A

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department Town BRADFORD Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Lead Technician - Technical Lead - Radiopharmacy

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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

• We are one team

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

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

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
• Experience of working in a similar role

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
• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Computer Literate

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)

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.