Senior Radiopharmacy Technician

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Retford is looking for a skilled professional to join their team in the Radiopharmacy. The role focuses on the aseptic production and testing of radioactive medicinal products, requiring strong compliance with industry standards and regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a Radiopharmacy, relevant professional qualifications, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Annual flu vaccination provided

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience working in a Radiopharmacy.
• Experience of aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Registered professional with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine aseptic production of radioactive medicinal products.
• Perform laboratory tests using radioactive materials.
• Maintain stock levels in the Radiopharmacy.
• Comply with statutory requirements for medicinal products.

Skills

Operational experience

Aseptic preparation skills

Knowledge of NHS regulations

Education

PTQA/HNC/BTech in relevant discipline

Registered with GPhC or HCPC

Post-graduate qualification in Radiopharmacy

Tools

Quality Management System

Job description

Overview

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
• The post-holder will perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed source of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
• The post-holder will calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the system for verification by the radiopharmaceutical scientists.
• The post-holder will maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
• To dispose of radioactive waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).

About the Department

The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharmaceutical services to both internal departments and external hospitals. Our services include:

• Manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
• In Vitro laboratory services
• Clinical trials
• Quality Assurance

The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical services.

Describing the team: take a virtual tour and meet our friendly, diverse team by watching our video. (Video link removed for formatting.)

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• PTQA/HNC/BTech in relevant discipline OR Professional knowledge acquired through first degree of related discipline

Desirable criteria

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC)
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
• European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy
• Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant operational experience working within a conventional Radiopharmacy/Aseptic facility, to include at least 1-2 years recent experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals or chemotherapy in a licensed facility
• Experience of monitoring of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the manufacturing and quality testing of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use
• Experience of involvement in clinical trial related activities
• Experience in supporting new service development
• Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment
• Experience of maintaining a Quality Management System, including investigation of errors and deviations

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda

Employee commitments

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the utmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Personal Specifications (PDF, 480.3KB)
• Job Features Form (PDF, 144.6KB)
• Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB)
• Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)