Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with Radiopharmacy experience to join our growing team of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
This is an exciting time to join the Aseptic Services Team and be involved in the re opening of the fully equipped Radiopharmacy Unit located within the Aseptic Services Unit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will oversee the day to day running of the Radiopharmacy unit whilst working closely with Senior staff to develop the Service. Alongside this crucial role, they will also act as an Radiation Protection Supervisor (external training provided) overseeing processes, training and staff working within the Radiopharmacy Unit.
Candidates must have a NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification, registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have post qualification experience of working in an Radiopharmacy environment at a Band 5 level or above.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science of Equivalent.
- Accredited Pre and In Process Checker or willing to undertake the accreditation.
- Relevant knowledge of Radiopharmacy, aseptic dispensing and techniques, GMP and QA acquired through training, experience and knowledge.
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor accrediation or equivalent.
- Management qualification.
Knowledge & Experiance
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Radiopharmacy environment at a Band 5 level or above.
- Knowledge of the principals of aseptic dispensing.
- Experience and knowledge of health and safety, GMP, QA, QC and radiation protection.
- Knowledge of safe handling of cytotoxic drugs and radioactive products including storage and spillage.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and their implications for staff. Experience of error reporting.
- Experience in developing and implementing SOPs
- Proven ability to manage own workload and the workload of others, delegating supervision activities as appropriate.
- Experience of assessing the work of others, feeding back appropriately and ensuring staff are working within defined SOPs
- Experience in supervising Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and students.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a commercial licensed unit.
- Experience of working dynamically and coordinating colleagues to ensure a safe, robust and competent workforce.
- Implementation of policies, experience of proposing changes to working practices, procedures etc. which impact on other areas, suggesting changes to policies that impact beyond own area.
- Mentoring and / Coaching skills.
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of data and fact analysis and ability to put recommendations in place as a result of this. Knowledge and experience of recording data, including sensitive information, on pharmacy computerised data record systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science of Equivalent.
- Accredited Pre and In Process Checker or willing to undertake the accreditation.
- Relevant knowledge of Radiopharmacy, aseptic dispensing and techniques, GMP and QA acquired through training, experience and knowledge.
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor accrediation or equivalent.
- Management qualification.
Knowledge & Experiance
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Radiopharmacy environment at a Band 5 level or above.
- Knowledge of the principals of aseptic dispensing.
- Experience and knowledge of health and safety, GMP, QA, QC and radiation protection.
- Knowledge of safe handling of cytotoxic drugs and radioactive products including storage and spillage.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and their implications for staff. Experience of error reporting.
- Experience in developing and implementing SOPs
- Proven ability to manage own workload and the workload of others, delegating supervision activities as appropriate.
- Experience of assessing the work of others, feeding back appropriately and ensuring staff are working within defined SOPs
- Experience in supervising Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and students.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a commercial licensed unit.
- Experience of working dynamically and coordinating colleagues to ensure a safe, robust and competent workforce.
- Implementation of policies, experience of proposing changes to working practices, procedures etc. which impact on other areas, suggesting changes to policies that impact beyond own area.
- Mentoring and / Coaching skills.
- Experience of audit.
- Experience of data and fact analysis and ability to put recommendations in place as a result of this. Knowledge and experience of recording data, including sensitive information, on pharmacy computerised data record systems.
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
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).
