Radiopharmacy Head of Quality / Quality Controller

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Head of Quality for their Radiopharmacy department. This leadership position involves ensuring robust quality and compliance frameworks for radiopharmaceuticals. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in quality management systems and experience in hospital pharmacy or GMP practices. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes. Join a dedicated team committed to outstanding patient care.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidized transport options

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in hospital pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing standards.
• Experience managing quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of QA/QC services in Radiopharmacy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all licensable activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to optimize service delivery.

Skills

Expertise in Quality Management Systems

Experience in hospital pharmacy or pharmaceutical GMP

Strong leadership and communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Quality Management Systems software

Job description

A vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an individual seeking to advance their career in Quality leadership and service development within the NHS. The Radiopharmacy department at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is looking to appoint an exceptional pharmacist, radiopharmaceutical scientist, chemist or scientist to take on the pivotal role of Head of Quality / Quality Controller.

This is an ideal role for a professional with a strong foundation in hospital pharmacy aseptic services or pharmaceutical industry GMP manufacturing, combined with proven expertise in Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance. You will work in close partnership with the Chief Radiopharmacist, and collaboratively with our Operations, Technical, Clinical and Quality teams to ensure a consistent and robust QA/QC framework underpins the safe and effective delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to patients across CUH and its partner sites.

For candidates who demonstrate the necessary technical acumen and leadership potential, we offer structured training and development to support further career progression. Our department specialises in the preparation of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, produced to the highest standards in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice and national regulatory requirements.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead quality at the forefront of nuclear medicine, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Summary

• The Radiopharmacy Head of Quality (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) will be directly accountable to the Chief Radiopharmacist/Head of Radiopharmacy for maintaining professional and clinical/technical standards within their area of responsibility and progressing the overarching Radiopharmacy strategy.
• You will also work closely with the Radiopharmacy Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist, Radiopharmacy’s Operations, Quality, Technical and Clinical Leadership Team to maximise the benefits of working within the sites, to provide a cohesive Radiopharmacy and Radiopharmaceuticals optimisation service for patients, the Trust and Partners.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership and the development of Pharmaceutical QA and QC Services to the Radiopharmacy services, to meet local, regional, and nationally agreed requirements and priorities.
• Provide assurance to senior management of ongoing and future regulatory compliance status of the activities covered by the role and escalated compliance concerns to Chief Radiopharmacist/Head of Radiopharmacy and senior management.
• Perform the role of Qualified Person/Quality Controller for all current and any future licensable activities within the Radiopharmacy as required by the Medicines Act and MHRA.
• Lead a robust Quality Management System across all areas of Radiopharmacy Technical services ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and safe systems of work.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

For an exceptional candidate, we are prepared to review the salary package in full, including the potential addition of a recruitment and retention supplement.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th January 2026.

Interviews are due to be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Visa and Migration

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.