Radiopharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives und fortschrittliches Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Mitarbeiter für die Radiopharmazie. In dieser Rolle sind Sie Teil eines kleinen, dynamischen Teams, das Radiopharmazeutika unter strengen GMP-Vorgaben herstellt. Sie werden in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten, das auf die Entwicklung von Fachkräften ausgerichtet ist, und die Möglichkeit haben, an der Ausbildung von angehenden Pharmazeuten teilzunehmen. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf Qualität und Sicherheit tragen Sie zur Verbesserung der Patientenversorgung bei und profitieren von der Vielfalt der Arbeitsumgebung, die sowohl städtisches Leben als auch Zugang zur Natur bietet.

Qualifications

• Abschluss in Wissenschaft oder pharmazeutische Ausbildung erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in aseptischer Zubereitung und GMP von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Aseptische Zubereitung und Qualitätskontrolle von Radiopharmazeutika.
• Unterstützung bei der Bestellung und Lagerung radioaktiver Produkte.

Skills

Aseptische Zubereitung

Gute Herstellungspraxis (GMP)

Dokumentation und Aufzeichnungen

Qualitätskontrolle

Education

Wissenschaftsabschluss

Pharmazeutische Ausbildung

Job description

We are a small Radiopharmacy team consisting of Healthcare Scientists, a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. The role involves working effectively as a team member in the production of radiopharmaceuticals under a MHRA Specials License and assisting in the provision of the service.

The post holder will be a Science graduate or a qualified pharmacy technician preferably with experience of good manufacturing practice and aseptic dispensing.

Radiopharmacy manufacture is done on a rotational basis and requires a 6.00am start with a 7am start on non-manufacturing days.

Weekend working and late shift work will be required

• Aseptically preparing, labelling, releasing, performing quality control on and supplying radiopharmaceuticals (including clinical trials) and radio-labelled blood products.
• Assisting in the ordering, receipt, safe handling, dispatch, disposal and invoicing of radioactive products.
• Assisting in the procurement and stock control of radiopharmaceuticals and other materials handled within the unit.
• Assisting in environmental monitoring and cleaning in order to ensure compliance with ‘good manufacturing practice’ (GMP).
• Preparing and maintaining worksheets, SOPs, records and other documentation associated with the above tasks.
• Participating in the training of pre-registration pharmacists and other students.
• Maintaining a standard of personal hygiene compatible with aseptic dispensing.
• Attending such meetings and courses required in order to maintain currency and competency and to maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development.
• Providing the service according to professional standards.
• Participating in the good housekeeping required to keep the radiopharmacy facility clean, clear and safe.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the post.
  
  

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Atkinson Job title: Radiopharmacy Chief Technical Officer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0117 3424155

Lucy Phillips

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0117 3424155