Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiopharmacy Technical Officer to work within the Radiopharmacy team at Singleton Hospital Nuclear Medicine.
The Radiopharmacy team is involved in manufacturing radioactively-labelled pharmaceuticals for patient use, performing in-process and final production checks, as well as, maintaining a MHRA-licensed manufacturing unit and its specialist equipment.
The Nuclear Medicine service consists of approximately 30 members of staff, with a mix of roles, including pharmacists, clinical scientists, technologists, trainees, assistants, and administrative staff. We are a forward-looking team and desire to be at the forefront of our speciality. We encourage staff to develop themselves and offer training pathways as appropriate. This is a busy department with an excellent work ethic.
This post will require 06:00 starts and is a offered on a permanent basis.
‘NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access to Medicines Service (TrAMs) which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by ‘Swansea Bay University Health Board’ and this post, may be included in the forthcoming organisational change process. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme please click here:
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake technical duties in the aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Radiopharmaceutical manufacture is carried out under a Manufacturer’s Specials Licence issued by the MHRA. Pre-manufacturing preparation and final product checking will also be important to this role.
The post also involves specialist cleaning of aseptic production facilities and clinical areas used for radionuclide therapies, organisation of consumable items, performance of radiopharmaceutical quality control tests, and working safely with radioactive materials. A comprehensive and supportive training programme will be provided for all of these tasks.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent level or HNC/HND or equivalent in a science subject, or Completion of the Science Manufacturing Technician course or proven equivalent experience.
2. GSCE or AS Level or A Level in Chemistry, or Biology, or Physics, or Mathematics.
Desirable criteria
3. Statutory registration/professional chartered status with relevant professional body (or a commitment to attain this compulsory status).
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Previous experience of working within a technical or laboratory service to GMP or GLP guidelines– e.g., Radiopharmacy, aseptics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, university laboratory, or microbiology laboratory.
5. Proven experience of good performance in previous posts.
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of Radiopharmacy AND/OR sterile/non-sterile manufacture.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail whilst working under pressure within a high-performance environment, for example, in following manufacturing instructions, quality control protocols, and completing documentation.
8. Excellent manual dexterity in aseptic manufacturing.
Desirable criteria
9. Able to prioritise tasks, and then plan and organise work accordingly.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
10. Able to able to work between the hours of 05:00 and 17:00 with the occasional change at short notice to meet the needs of the service. Typical working pattern is 06:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable