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A rare permanent opportunity has arisen to lead radiopharmaceutical production within a licensed NHS Radiopharmacy service during a period of growth.
We are seeking an exceptional Radiopharmacy Production Lead to lead a highly specialised, ambitious service that is entering a defining phase of growth and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to take technical leadership of a licensed Radiopharmacy service with expanding clinical reach, increasing research activity, and significant capital development.
Why UHBW Radiopharmacy?
UHBW Radiopharmacy service plays a critical role in supporting nuclear medicine, oncology, and research programmes across the Southwest and is entering a significant phase of development. You will join a collaborative and experienced team committed to patient safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
This opportunity to take responsibility for production operations within a service that is:
1. Growing nuclear medicine activity
2. Expanding our clinical trials portfolio
3. Investing in facilities and equipment
4. Implementing new radiopharmacy software systems
5. Operating under an MHRA Specials licence
As Radiopharmacy Production Lead you will lead and coordinate day-to-day radiopharmaceutical production within our licensed unit. This will include:
6. Leading the production team and overseeing manufacturing operations
7. Ensuring compliance with GMP and MHRA regulatory standards
8. Acting as a lead for radiation protection and waste management
9. Acting as a lead for Radiopharmacy clinical trials
10. Contributing to ongoing service development
What are we looking for:
11. Experience in radiopharmacy or GMP-regulated production
12. A strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance
13. Experience supervising or leading technical staff
14. A commitment to patient safety and service improvement
We welcome applications from:
15. Experienced Band 8a Production Managers seeking a new challenge or relocation
16. Ambitious Band 7 professionals ready to step into a senior leadership role
17. Industry-based GMP or radiopharmacy production specialists interested in moving into the NHS
We recognise that strong candidates may come from NHS radiopharmacy, aseptics or industry environments. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by the opportunity, we encourage you to apply or contact us for an informal discussion: Polly.Savage@uhbw.nhs.uk or Claire.Atkinson@uhbw.nhs.uk
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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 in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.