Job summary
Calling all Scientists, Pharmacists, and Radiopharmacists!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and multiskilled individual to join our growing Radiopharmacy department. You will be joining our team of hardworking Radiopharmacists, Physicists, and Medical Technical Officers aiding in facilitating the grand opening of what is set to be London's largest and brand new, state-of-the-art Radiopharmacy. With our evolving portfolio of customers around the UK and the vast responsibilities that come with maintaining a Radiopharmacy, this role will provide endless scope for personal training and development, as well as progression into different aspects of Medical Physics.
You will be responsible for providing scientific support to the Radiopharmacy unit alongside the Operational Manager and Deputy Production Manager and ensuring that all practices and procedures are followed in line with local and national guidelines, to provide a safe and comprehensive preparative service to the Trust. Full training will be provided to the post holder to ensure they have a complete understating of your post requirements. The post holder will work very closely with both the production team, and QA team and have line management responsibility to a Band 5 or 6 technician.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the preparation and supply of radiopharmaceuticals to the Trust Nuclear Medicine service and external customers, ensuring a high quality service is provided at all times.
To release manufactured radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use under the arrangement of the unit's "Specials" manufacturing licence.
To ensure that all activities undertaken by all staff within the unit meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Medicines Act, H & S at Work Act, COSSH, and that all work documentation and procedures are accordingly being followed.
To be responsible for ensuring that the stock control system and control of sundry items is suitably and satisfactorily operating at all times to ensure smooth running of the radiopharmacy operations.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm, MRPS, or other Science degree with advanced qualification in radiopharmacy/nuclear medicine.
- Specialist higher Diploma (Masters) in technical services (e.g. National course in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance) or working towards.
- Registration with an appropriate UK professional body
Desirable
- Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist training.
- Current Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate of training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months post registration experience and 6 months full time work in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a licensed aseptic unit
- Previous experience of managing a team.
Desirable
- Research and development experience.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated basic understanding of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in the day-to-day management, motivation, and appraisal of staff.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to participate in managing staff sickness and disciplinary issues.
- Knowledge of research techniques and statistical analysis
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm, MRPS, or other Science degree with advanced qualification in radiopharmacy/nuclear medicine.
- Specialist higher Diploma (Masters) in technical services (e.g. National course in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance) or working towards.
- Registration with an appropriate UK professional body
Desirable
- Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist training.
- Current Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate of training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 24 months post registration experience and 6 months full time work in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a licensed aseptic unit
- Previous experience of managing a team.
Desirable
- Research and development experience.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated basic understanding of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in the day-to-day management, motivation, and appraisal of staff.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to participate in managing staff sickness and disciplinary issues.
- Knowledge of research techniques and statistical analysis
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
