Radiopharmacy Technician - Early Hours, Training Provided

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Generous pension

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiopharmacy Technician to join our team on a permanent basis. The role offers training in a highly specialised area of pharmacy, with the option to develop technical skills while working on early morning shifts from 05:30 to 13:00.

The ideal candidate will be a registered pharmacy technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with relevant science qualifications and CPD.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacy technician in the UK (GPhC) or equivalent with appropriate registration.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development relevant to radiopharmacy.
• Experience supervising staff or trainees is desirable.
• Strong numeracy and literacy; GCSEs or equivalent (Maths/English) or IELTS 7 for overseas candidates.
• Experience with dispensing, preparation or supply of medicines in hospital or aseptic settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals according to procedures and quality standards.
• Undertake quality control testing of finished radiopharmaceutical products.
• Perform in-process checks on the work of others in the team.
• Supervise and support less experienced staff in radiopharmacy preparation.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior Radiopharmacy team to support service development.
• Contribute to ongoing development of Radiopharmacy to meet commercial and operational needs.
• Follow all procedures, regulations and quality management systems for handling radiopharmaceuticals.

Education

Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC

Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council

GCSE in Maths and English A*-C or IELTS score 7

TAQA Medicines Management qualification or similar

Evidence of post-registration development relevant to the role

Experience of supervision of staff

Experience of accurate dispensing, preparation or supply of medicines

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiopharmacy Technician to join our team on a permanent basis. The role offers training in a highly specialised area of pharmacy, with the option to develop technical skills while working on early morning shifts from 05:30 to 13:00.

The ideal candidate will be a registered pharmacy technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with relevant science qualifications and CPD.