Job summary
The Royal Free London NHS Trust is a modern teaching hospital situated in North London near Hampstead Heath. The Nuclear Medicine department, with four gamma cameras and a PET/CT camera for diagnostic imaging, undertakes many imaging investigations, a specific range of laboratory-based tests and a range of therapy procedures.
The Radiopharmacy is situated within the Nuclear Medicine department, housing four negative pressure isolators and fully equipped QC lab; supplying a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to the Nuclear Medicine Department and the National Amyloidosis Centre, under a MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licence.
The Radiopharmacy also holds a MIA(IMP) Licence which allows the unit to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals for clinical trials, to contribute to a range of research activities based on collaboration with other departments of the hospital, the medical school and with other hospitals.
The Radiopharmacy also assist in the procurement of radiopharmaceuticals and providing clinical support.
The post-holder will be a member of the team of pharmacists, scientists and technicians contributing to the Pharmaceutical Quality System, supporting clinical trials and routine production and quality control of all types of radiopharmaceuticals.
Main duties of the job
To provide a key role in the provision of the comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service.
To provide a role in the Pharmaceutical Quality System of the Radiopharmacy service.
To carry out aseptic manufacture and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
To develop, implement and follow measures and systems for maintaining compliance with quality assurance, relevant legislation, guidelines, protocols and SOPs.
To be designated by the Trust as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and as a Classified Worker under the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR).
About us
Our Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.
You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person Specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person Specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus significant experience/specialist training equivalent to BTEC' or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC).
- Membership of an appropriate professional body. (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine).
- Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing services experience working in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiopharmacy department or experience working in a laboratory environment involving the handling of radioactive materials
- Proven ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to complete any required documentation correctly
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Working knowledge of how to operate and maintain isolator technology, clean rooms and dose calibrators
- Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines
- Able to work alone following standard operating procedures and departmental policies & protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence.
Physical
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Able to work continuously in a radiation area and manipulate heavy items associated with this.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently but within Occupational Health guidelines.
- Good general health, not claustrophobic.
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Able to accurately weigh and measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations.
- Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with highly developed hand-eye coordination, moderate lifting (up to 15kg unaided) and standing for long periods in a restrictive position.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels)
- To be able to show own motivation and how to motivate others.
- Honest, reliable and well organised
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be a good team worker.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure.
- Able to work to extremely high levels of accuracy and competence as required by the nature of the work.
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work different shift times on a rota basis or as and when required. e.g. early (06:00-14:30), middle (07:00-15:30) and late shift (08:00-16:30) for an occasional or prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role. Weekend working may be required.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus significant experience/specialist training equivalent to BTEC' or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC).
- Membership of an appropriate professional body. (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine).
- Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing services experience working in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiopharmacy department or experience working in a laboratory environment involving the handling of radioactive materials
- Proven ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to complete any required documentation correctly
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Working knowledge of how to operate and maintain isolator technology, clean rooms and dose calibrators
- Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines
- Able to work alone following standard operating procedures and departmental policies & protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence.
Physical
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Able to work continuously in a radiation area and manipulate heavy items associated with this.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently but within Occupational Health guidelines.
- Good general health, not claustrophobic.
- Standard keyboard skills.
- Able to accurately weigh and measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations.
- Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with highly developed hand-eye coordination, moderate lifting (up to 15kg unaided) and standing for long periods in a restrictive position.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels)
- To be able to show own motivation and how to motivate others.
- Honest, reliable and well organised
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be a good team worker.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure.
- Able to work to extremely high levels of accuracy and competence as required by the nature of the work.
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work different shift times on a rota basis or as and when required. e.g. early (06:00-14:30), middle (07:00-15:30) and late shift (08:00-16:30) for an occasional or prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role. Weekend working may be required.
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).
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).
