Radiopharmacy Lead Technician: GMP & Compliance Leader

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

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