Production Technician – Radiopharmacy

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals and radiolabelled blood components.
2. To package radiopharmaceuticals for dispatch to other hospitals.
3. To perform routine in-vitro radionuclide investigations under the direction of the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician.
4. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the radiopharmacy and to ensure records of the cleaning process are maintained and up to date. To undertake cleaning and monitoring of the isolators according to procedures and document work undertaken.
5. To ensure correct use and maintenance of equipment in the radiopharmacy in a safe and satisfactory condition by following the procedures for use and ensuring records of maintenance are kept up to date.
6. To undertake media validation to ensure ongoing validation of aseptic competence.
7. To undertake sessional environmental monitoring for dispensing and blood labelling following the procedures laid down between the radiopharmacy unit and the quality assurance department.
8. To be responsible for ensuring all clean room clothing is processed correctly and in a timely way. To ensure the clothing is packed, left for collection and picked up following the procedure.
9. To ensure safe disposal of radioactive, non-radioactive and biological waste.
10. To perform daily radiation monitoring to ensure a safe radiopharmacy is maintained at all times and to keep records as defined in the radiopharmacy SOPs. To inform the Chief Technologist or Radiation Protection Supervisor in the event of a radioactive spillage.
11. To ensure the correct filing and processing of all documentation associated with the aseptic unit.
12. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of the highest possible Nuclear Medicine service.

1. To assist in the purchase of radioisotopes, cold kits, related pharmaceuticals, and other items. To maintain records of all materials purchased, dispensed, and dispatched within the Nuclear Medicine Directorate.
2. To be responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of materials required for preparation work and to replenish stocks from appropriate suppliers and ensure their correct usage.

1. To attend courses and undertake training as directed by the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician. To undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
2. To supervise, under the direction of the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician and Senior Radioscientist, students and other staff to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the radiopharmacy.
3. To be involved in the training and supervision of new radiopharmacy staff, visitors and students under the supervision of the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician and Senior Radioscientist
4. To become familiar with the computer system as required to operate the radiopharmacy.
5. To line-manage support workers within the radiopharmacy

1. To adhere strictly to regulations, SOPs and guidelines as described in GMP.
2. To assist in the preparation of new documents and development of existing documents.

1. To participate in research and development protocols being carried out in the department on both sites.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Completion of Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship OR Academic qualification (at least BSc) related to medicines for Human Use plus substantial experience working in a GMP-compliant facility preparing/manufacturing medicines for Human Use. This includes experience performing: o Aseptic Manipulations o Assembly of starting materials o Environmental monitoring o In-process checking o Preparation of production documentation

Desirable

• Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation (PIPC)
• Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to dispense accurately to set standards
• Be familiar with handling and preparing drugs following approved procedures: GMP, COSHH
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs and maintain SOP compliance

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience of ability to appraise staff and set performance objectives.

Experience

Essential

• Be flexible to starting early and working late in response to service need
• Supervisory and Training delivery experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)