Job overview

This is a 1 year fixed term maternity cover. This post holder will provide manufacturing and QC support to the team. The post offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to develop their aseptic and organisational skills whilst gaining all-round experience. The post holder will work in partnership with both technicians and radiopharmaceutical scientists, who will provide first-hand support and training. The post-holders are required to work within strict time constraints to extremely high standards of accuracy, with the ability to quickly problem solve when issues arise. 

The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licence and provide comprehensive radiopharmaceutical services to both in-house and external hospitals. The operational work of the Radiopharmacy includes manufacturing, dispensing and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, as well as provision of an In Vitro laboratory service. 

Ideally, the applicant would be a registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) or hold a suitable degree in a related scientific discipline. Previous experience in Radiopharmacy/aseptics is preferred but not essential. Applicants without prior experience will be considered for a Band 4 position.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchasers. To participate in a range of activities associated with routine work of the Radiopharmacy, including the preparation of radioactive medicinal products and performance of selected in vitro laboratory test. To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. On a rotational basis, to perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed sources of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. To calculate results from such tests and enter the confirmed results on to the Hospital Information System. Responsibility for checking results lies with senior staff in the Radiopharmacy. To 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. To act as a Radiopharmacy Operator, as defined in the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training

Desirable criteria

Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field Registration with GPhC

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 1 year experience at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards

Desirable criteria

Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals Experience of handling radioactive materials

Skills

Essential criteria

Good written / oral communication skills

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.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

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 upmost 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.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.