Job overview
Senior Radiopharmacy Production Assistant- Band 4
This exciting opportunity is based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, located in the heart of London. St
Bartholomew’s is internationally recognised for excellence in patient care, education, and research.
The Radiopharmacy Department at Barts Health is entering an exciting phase of growth and development.
Working within Imaging Services, Radiopharmacy supports Nuclear Medicine by
preparing specialist radioactive medicines used for diagnosis and treatment. The department works closely with scientists, pharmacy technicians, technologists, physicists, and clinicians as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
We are a licensed MHRA Radiopharmacy providing radiopharmaceuticals across the Trust and to
external hospitals. Our work includes aseptic preparation, clinical trials support, quality control testing, and maintaining safe and reliable supply chains
Main duties of the job
This post is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in healthcare science or pharmacy technical services. You will support the day-to-day operation of the Radiopharmacy Preparation Unit, helping to ensure the safe, timely production and supply of
radiopharmaceuticals. Key duties include:
• Preparing equipment, consumables, and work areas for manufacturing activities
• Preparation of Radiopharmaceutical kits and quality control testing
• Supporting stock control, receipting deliveries, and maintaining accurate records
• Cleaning, environmental monitoring, and routine quality checks
• Supporting radiation monitoring and waste handling (full training provided)
• Helping with the packing and dispatch of products to clinical areas
• Completing documentation in line with local procedures and regulatory standards
About you
Previous Aseptic Production/Radiopharmacy experience is desirable - full training will be provided.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is keen to learn and develop new skills
• Has good attention to detail and organisational ability
• Takes a careful, methodical approach to work
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a clinical environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist service at the forefront of nuclear medicine and gain
valuable experience within a supportive, forward-thinking department.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services. or o Science Manufacturing Technician or o Scientific Degree (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
2. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
3. Pre and in process checking (PIPC/ACPT.
4. ILM L3 in Leadership and management or equivalent qualification in management.
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Relevant experience within a GMP / aseptic facility or work as a pharmacy technician. or o Relevant experience working in a Radiopharmacy (involving the handling of radioactive materials).
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of aseptic manufacturing operation for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
7. Experience of using Radiopharmacy management software.
8. Experience of handling radioactive materials
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Good manufacturing/aseptic preparation practices
10. Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work
11. Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable criteria
12. Safe handling of radioactive material
13. Interested in expanding knowledge and self development
14. Good clinical practice
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Ability to use initiative and work independently.
16. Ability to work as part of a small team.
17. Ability to prioritise own work.
18. Good organisational and time management skills.
19. nterest and aptitude for technical processes.
20. Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
21. Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines.
22. s able to follow local manual handling procedures
23. Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
24. Is able to undertake the preparation of radiopharmaceutical medicines, involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration.
25. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
26. Demonstrates ability to answer routine enquiries.
27. ICT literate and able to use Microsoft office e.g., Microsoft Excel and word.
28. Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
29. Excellent aseptic technique and clean room behaviour.
30. Ability to teach and coach staff.
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
31. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
32. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
33. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
34. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
35. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)