Pharmacy Technician - Radiopharmacy

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wolverhampton seeks a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join its Radiopharmacy team. The role involves preparing and performing quality control on radiopharmaceuticals and contributing to the commissioning of a new facility. Candidates must show evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have a passion for developing their career in a supportive environment. Full training will be provided. The position offers a salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per annum, and it is a full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an aseptic environment is advantageous.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and process verification tests for the new Radiopharmacy.
• Prepare, label, and perform quality control on radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining worksheets, SOPs, and records.

Education

Evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GHPC)

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will work in the Radiopharmacy section of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering and will prepare Radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

This is a very exciting time for the Radiopharmacy team as we are about to hand over a brand new state‑of‑the‑art Radiopharmacy aseptic facility.

The successful candidate’s main duties will initially involve performing the various quality control procedures required to enable the new facility to gain a Manufacturing Specials Licence granted by the MHRA.

Main Hours of Work are currently 06:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.

Main Duties

• Performing cleaning and process verification tests for the new Radiopharmacy alongside the assistant technical officers.
• Aseptically preparing, labelling and performing quality control on and supplying radiopharmaceuticals and radio‑labelled bloods.
• Assisting with preparing and maintaining worksheets, SOPs, records and other documents.

About Us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health‑care problems of tomorrow. We are committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit employees’ needs.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in the Radiopharmacy. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the commissioning of a brand new Radiopharmacy and to develop your career.

Previous experience of working in an aseptic environment would be advantageous; full training and support relevant to your level of experience will be provided.

Qualifications

• Evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GHPC).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employment Details

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 225-EST-7307531

Location

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wednesford Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP

Employer Details

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wednesford Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP

Website: https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/