Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy, bone densitometry, a mobile PET-CT service, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities. The post holder will be part of a highly skilled team working within the Radiopharmacy, providing a wide range of radiolabelled products to numerous Nuclear Medicine departments within South Wales. They will be required to manage and undertake a full range of technical activities involved in the day to day running of the Radiopharmacy, including radiopharmaceutical manufacture and blood labelling services as directed by the Radiopharmacy Production Manager.
This post involves complex and specialised technical work, handling radioactive substances and dealing with the hazards associated with ionising radiation on a daily basis.
"NHS Wales Pharmacy provision will gradually transition to a centralised Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) service hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).
The current service provided by "NAME OF HEALTH BOARD" and its employees will transfer to NWSSP in line with the transition period.
Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership"
Main duties of the job
Monitor process, product, and performance of all equipment in the clean room, carrying out investigations to assess the quality, effectiveness and economy of Radiopharmacy services, and plan and implement any changes to the service as a result.oContribute to the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, specifically in terms of staff and environmental contamination monitoring, and will be overall responsible for the security and safe handling of all raw materials and products, including drugs and hazardous materials, during production.oProvide training for junior staff members, trainees and students within Radiopharmacy.oWill be involved in the reviewing, writing and implementation of standard operating procedures for both radiolabelling of 'cold' pharmaceutical products and radiolabelled blood products.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Level 6 qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent with relevant experience Or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area e.g. Nuclear Medicine or Pharmaceutical.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements, and of the legislation and requirements that need to be adhered to within the radiopharmacy environment.
- Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable
- Leeds University, Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM).
- Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution.
- Experience of handling and manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Level 6 qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent with relevant experience Or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area e.g. Nuclear Medicine or Pharmaceutical.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements, and of the legislation and requirements that need to be adhered to within the radiopharmacy environment.
- Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable
- Leeds University, Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM).
- Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution.
- Experience of handling and manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
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).
