Overview
Radiopharmacy Technician role at NHS. We are recruiting for a Radiopharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Under the direction of the Production Manager and Lead QA Radiopharmaceutical Scientist you will support the radiopharmacy service, carrying out the technical duties required for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals to the Trust and its customers, including the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, radiopharmacy environmental monitoring, radiopharmaceutical quality control and assisting with the maintenance of the pharmaceutical quality system.
Main duties
* The successful candidate will participate in the aseptic preparation and dispensing of a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, following standard operating procedures, the requirements of the Manufacturer's Specials Licence and GMP.
* You will participate in audits and monitoring of Radiopharmacy services through data collection and assisting in the evaluation and interpretation of results and writing reports.
* The post holder will be involved in the regular programme of quality control of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols, carrying out measurements safely and accurately and reporting any findings or defects to the Production Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager.
* You will also keep accurate records in accordance with the requirements of the Radiopharmacy Quality System, ensuring completion of all production documentation to provide a complete audit trail for all manufactured/dispensed products.
About the Trust
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services with around 6,000 staff, focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We are committed to a positive work-life balance and flexible working patterns where service needs allow.
Location
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2RN
Job Details
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference: 361-7427382
Job Description and Person Specification
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Essential Qualifications
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification in pharmaceutical science / life science with appropriate underpinning knowledge
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council or equivalent professional registration e.g. RCT
Desirable Qualifications
* Training in aseptic services
* Radiopharmacy training
* Quality systems training
Essential Experience
* Experience of working as a technician in aseptic services / aseptic manufacture
* Experience of working with a quality assurance team
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in an aseptic unit with a Manufacturer's Specials Licence
* Experience of working in a radiopharmacy
Skills
* Hard working with excellent accuracy and meticulous record keeping
* Excellent numeracy skills for in-process calculations (e.g., radioactive decay, concentrations, volumes, percentages)
* Ability to follow set procedures and work as part of a team
* Good communication and customer care skills; able to use initiative
* Good IT skills including Excel; able to supervise others (Desirable)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
* Knowledge of aseptic dispensing principles
* Knowledge of quality assurance principles
* Desirable: Knowledge of radiopharmacy practice and quality systems
Other Requirements
* Able to work unsupervised with good time management and the ability to prioritise
* Pro-active and able to get to the radiopharmacy for an early shift without dependence on public transport
* Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion; role model NHS Trust values
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure may be required.
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