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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Regional Radiopharmacy
To be part of the team that carries out the daily production of radiopharmaceuticals within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of The Human Medicine Regulations 2012, The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and amendment 2024, The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and The Environmental Permitting Regulations. This includes:
1.1 Receipt of orders from customer departments
1.2 Preparation of the Radiopharmacy prior to each production run
1.3 Preparation of materials prior to Radiopharmacy production runs, including radionuclide generators
1.4 Participation in the complex processes for production of Tc-99m labelled radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques, and working with due speed and efficiency.
1.5 Participation in the complex processes for production of Ga-68 and In-111 Octreoscan for same-day administration to Christie patients, using aseptic techniques
1.6 Packaging and dispatch of QC products to other hospitals, including liaison with drivers
1.7 Decontamination and cleaning of the Radiopharmacy post production, including tidying of waste and restocking of consumables
1.8 Packaging and return of used radionuclide generators to manufacturers
1.9 Production of the documentation for all the above processes (in compliance with GMP and data integrity principles)
1.10 Proposes changes to policies and procedures
1.11 Acts as in-process checking technician for the Radiopharmacy routine service and maintain this practice in accordance with local policy
2. Quality control
Carries out the programme of quality control of radiopharmaceuticals produced within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of the Medicines Act. This includes:
2.1 Analysis of radiochemical purity using chromatography techniques
(ITLC and HPLC)
2.2 pH testing
2.3 Radionuclidic purity testing
2.4 Analysis of endotoxin levels
2.5 Ensuring that working areas are cleared after each operation
3. Environmental and microbiological monitoring
Participates in the programme of environmental and microbiological monitoring of the Radiopharmacy and blood labelling suites, to include:
3.1 Air quality and air flows
3.2 Microbiological contamination
3.3 Periodic monitoring of aseptic compliance for each member of staff
3.4 Integrity of air seals in the blood labelling suite
4. Regional blood cell labelling service
In the absence of the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist, to be responsible on a day to day basis for the operation of the Regional blood cell labelling service, including:
4.1 Aseptic preparation of radio-labelled red and white blood cells, in multi-stage patient-critical procedures, prior to re-injection of the cells into patients for diagnostic scanning purposes
4.2 Liaison with customer departments for scheduling, transportation of blood to and from the customer department, and other arrangements
5. Management, supervision and training of staff
5.1 Deputises for the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist in their absence.
5.2 Assists in the training of new staff and supervises the work of more junior members of the department
6. Stock control
Responsible for stock control and ordering of pharmaceutical products, including:
6.1 Pharmaceutical products, chemical reagents, and disposable items used in the radiopharmacy and associated areas
6.2 Consumable items for the Clinical Isotopes Department
6.3 Orders stock items for Radiopharmacy and Clinical Isotopes from Pharmacy
7. Training
7.1 Assists in the training of junior Radiopharmacy staff
7.2 Introduces pre-registration pharmacists and radiography students to Radiopharmacy.
8. Radiation protection
8.1 Monitors the radiopharmacy for radioactive contamination, and records results
8.2 Assesses requirement for decontamination procedures, and carries these out if necessary
9. Professional
9.1 Where applicable maintain GPhC Registration, for which participation in a continuous professional development programme is compulsory
9.2 Participate in an Annual Personal Development Review (PDR)
9.3 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
BTec level 3 and NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Science Degree
Desirable criteria
Second year student Pharmacy Technicians
Senior ATO with dispensing experience
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive experience of aseptic dispensing
Desirable criteria
Experience of Radiopharmacy dispensing
Management/supervisory experience
Skills
Essential criteria
Good communication skills
Ability to work both within a team, and independently in complex multi-stage procedures
Ability to think quickly and change plans at short notice
Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills
Conscientious approach
Desirable criteria
Computer literacy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Principles and practice of aseptic production techniques
Desirable criteria
Practical awareness of radiation protection principles
VALUES
Essential criteria
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential criteria
6.00-6:30am start each day
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 190.9KB)
The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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