Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician to join the team at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. These newly created posts support the expansion of our services and offers a fantastic opportunity for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to develop their skills in aseptic production.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of technicians and radiopharmaceutical scientists, receiving hands-on training and support. The role requires working to extremely high standards of accuracy within strict time constraints, with the ability to problem-solve effectively when challenges arise.
About the Department
The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharmaceutical services to both internal departments and external hospitals. Our services include:
• Manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
• In Vitro laboratory services
• Clinical trials
• Quality Assurance
The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical services.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchasers.
2. 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.
3. To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
4. 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.
5. To maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
6. To dispatch radioactive materials to external purchasers in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road.
7. To contribute to the teaching of Radiopharmacy to Nuclear Medicine/Physics staff as required.
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Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training
Desirable criteria
9. Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
10. Registration with GPhC
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products
12. Experience gained at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting
13. Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards
Desirable criteria
14. Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
15. Experience of handling radioactive materials
Other
Essential criteria
16. Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
17. Must be able to comply with the requirements for working in the cleanroom environment
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. Must be able to work unsupervised and under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
19. Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures
20. High level of numeracy and computer literacy
21. Good oral communication skills
22. Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the Department
23. Good time management
Other
Essential criteria
24. Good team worker
25. Able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing for long period dispensing.
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. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application
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.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.