Main area Radiopharmacy Grade Band 4-5 Contract x1 permanent contract, x1 fixed term until 30/09/2027 Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will include weekend work and late shifts as required) Job ref 387-DT7651-LH
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £27,485 - £37,796 pa pro rata (Band 4/5 depending on experience) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2025 23:59
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Job overview
Are you a Science Graduate or a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge in a friendly department?
Would you like to finish work in the early afternoon?
We have an exciting opportunity for two Radiopharmacy Technicians to join our expanding radiopharmacy team consisting of HealthcareScientists and PharmacyTechnicians. The role involves production of radiopharmaceuticals under an MHRA Specials Licence and assisting in the provision of the service as well as assisting in thecoordination of clinical trials.
We have one fixed term post available until 30/09/2027 and one permanent position available, with clinical trials involvement.
We welcome applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate the Trust values and satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification and responsibilities of the job description. If you are not sure if you meet all the criteria or would like more information, we welcome informal discussions about the role(s).
Radiopharmacy production is allocated on a rotational basis and requires a 6.00am start but with a 7am/7.15am start on non-production days. The role will include weekend work and late shifts as required.
Main duties of the job
* To take part in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This will require a start time of 6.00AM for some elements of the role on a rotational basis.
* To communicate effectively with individuals within radiopharmacy, Quality Control (QC), Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), external customers and contractors.
* To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
* To assist in the coordination of clinical trials.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate.
* Training in Good Manufacturing Practice.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working in a team.
* IT experience with spreadsheets and databases.
* Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing.
* Good manufacturing practice.
* Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
* Aseptic product release.
* 2 years GMP experience.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Good practical skills with the ability to work accurately and neatly.
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
* 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
* The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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