This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the development and delivery of the Radiopharmacy service across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Radiopharmacist to provide strategic, managerial, and professional leadership to the Radiopharmacy team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT).
Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, supporting the Chief Radiopharmacist in strategic planning, operational management and regulatory compliance.
* Support the Production and Quality teams in the manufacture, quality control, assurance, release and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic, therapeutic and research purposes, ensuring adherence to GMP, IRR17, IRMER, ADR and MHRA requirements.
* Provide line management and professional support to staff within either the Production or Quality Control teams, including training, performance reviews and service planning.
* Maintain the Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, ensuring robust SOPs, validation processes, CAPA management and continual improvement.
* Act as the Releasing Pharmacist for both radioactive and non‑radioactive products, ensuring releases comply with GMP and other relevant standards.
* Oversee day‑to‑day operations including procurement, manufacturing, quality control, release, dispensing and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals (including investigational and therapeutic products).
* Participate in clinical governance activities, audits and inspections, ensuring findings are addressed and service improvements implemented.
* Provide expert advice to clinical teams on the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals, including storage, formulation, administration and potential adverse reactions.
* Liaise with radiopharmaceutical manufacturers and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and service delivery.
* Support the development and implementation of new radiopharmaceutical products and technologies, including those used in clinical trials and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).
* Support the evaluation, validation and implementation of software and digital systems used within Radiopharmacy to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
* Maintain professional registration and comply with all relevant codes of conduct and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and service needs, as requested by the Chief Radiopharmacist.
Qualifications & Experience
* Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
* Pre‑registration training and experience, meeting the GPhC examination requirements.
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy and/or equivalent.
* Desirable Criteria:
o PTQA/technical qualification.
o IRMER Training and demonstrable experience as a qualified pharmacist at a rotational grade pharmacist level.
o Structured experience in pharmacy manufacturing and dispensing services.
o Evidence of relevant and ongoing personal CPD.
o Releasing Officer experience for radiopharmaceuticals.
o Proven record in management of change.
o Published pharmaceutical research in a peer‑reviewed journal.
o Acute/tertiary hospital experience and up‑to‑date knowledge of NHS policies, processes and structures.
o Expert knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
o Licensed production.
o Commitment to and demonstration of Continuing Professional Development.
o Problem solving and decision‑making methodologies.
o Investigation and root‑cause analysis methodologies.
o Lean principles.
o Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
o Organisational and time‑management skills.
o Ability to work to deadlines, particular target based workloads.
o High‑accuracy calculations.
o Computer literacy.
o Knowledge of legal requirements for aseptically dispensed and manufactured specials.
o Ability to lead change, motivate teams and deal with conflict.
o Work within a clean‑room environment.
o UK professional registration.
* Additional Requirements: Maintain professional registration, comply with relevant codes of conduct and CPD requirements, and undertake any other reasonable duties.
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