Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiopharmacist/Radiopharmaceutical Scientist within the Radiopharmacy team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, at the Sutton site of the hospital.
The primary role for the post holder is to support clinical trials activity, with the opportunity to participate in validating novel agents manufactured under our IMP licence and Quality Assurance. The post holders will be working very closely with the Trust clinical trial teams, Sponsors, clinicians, and other allied healthcare professionals. It is expected that the post holder has excellent communication, time management and organisation skills. Successful applicants will be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team that provides high quality specialist services.
Applicants must hold a suitable degree in a related scientific discipline. Previous experience in clinical trials and/or radiopharmacy is highly desirable. Ideally, candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, with either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Interested candidates may contact Stephen Howell 0208 6613292 or Joseline Tan on 020 8661 3305 for an informal discussion in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The Radiopharmaceutical Scientist/Pharmacist is a post designed to develop the scientist/pharmacist by enhancing their knowledge and skills and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards more senior posts in Radiopharmacy. The post holder will have a key role to play in clinical trials set-up/operations, validation of novel tracers and supporting Quality Assurance.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Cancer Research, Drug Development unit, various clinical units, Physics Department, and external collaborators to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
2.2 The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant UK and European legislation and guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines when dealing with Investigational Medicinal Products for Clinical Trials.2.3 The post-holder will, jointly with the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, maintain the comprehensive Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, including Standard Operating Procedures, validation activities, accurate recording of CAPA events and involvement in subsequent investigations.
2.4 The post-holder will be involved in risk assessment of new processes/equipment, and high-risk materials.
2.5 The post-holder will be involved with in the feasibility assessment of new clinical trials in conjunction with the Head of Radiopharmacy and the Quality Controller.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
2.2 The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant UK and European legislation and guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines when dealing with Investigational Medicinal Products for Clinical Trials.2.3 The post-holder will, jointly with the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, maintain the comprehensive Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, including Standard Operating Procedures, validation activities, accurate recording of CAPA events and involvement in subsequent investigations.
2.4 The post-holder will be involved in risk assessment of new processes/equipment, and high-risk materials.
2.5 The post-holder will be involved with in the feasibility assessment of new clinical trials in conjunction with the Head of Radiopharmacy and the Quality Controller.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or relevant science discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or Scientist Trainee Programme or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
- Statutory professional registration or eligible to register with GPhC as a Pharmacist or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (A) or membership with RPS as a Pharmaceutical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience, within conventional licensed Radiopharmacy or Pharmacy aseptic facility, with recent experience at Band 6 level in hospital setting or equivalent in Clinical Trials
- Experience in aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of developing new service or validating novel agent for clinical use
- Demonstrable track record of achieving objectives set by senior management.
Desirable
- Experience in research and the use of analytical instrument e.g. HPLC
- Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience in the manufacturing of PET or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial activities
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Able to produce complex reports and procedures / research documents
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
- Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills, evidence of ability to deliver objectives within a complex agenda
- Able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work early and late shift for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Able to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
- Reliable and good team worker
- Highly computer literate
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or relevant science discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or Scientist Trainee Programme or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
- Statutory professional registration or eligible to register with GPhC as a Pharmacist or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (A) or membership with RPS as a Pharmaceutical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience, within conventional licensed Radiopharmacy or Pharmacy aseptic facility, with recent experience at Band 6 level in hospital setting or equivalent in Clinical Trials
- Experience in aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of developing new service or validating novel agent for clinical use
- Demonstrable track record of achieving objectives set by senior management.
Desirable
- Experience in research and the use of analytical instrument e.g. HPLC
- Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience in the manufacturing of PET or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial activities
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Able to produce complex reports and procedures / research documents
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
- Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills, evidence of ability to deliver objectives within a complex agenda
- Able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work early and late shift for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Able to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
- Reliable and good team worker
- Highly computer literate
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
