At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and dispense radioactive medicinal products while ensuring high accuracy and safety standards.
- Company: Join The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a leading cancer treatment centre in Sutton.
- Benefits: Receive hands-on training and support from a multidisciplinary team of 20 dedicated staff members.
- Other info: Flexibility for early and late shifts is required, with a focus on teamwork.
- Why this job: This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in aseptic production within a reputable institution.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in aseptic manufacturing techniques.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Radiopharmacy Technicians to join the team at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. These newly created posts support the expansion of our services and offer a fantastic opportunity for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to develop their skills in aseptic production.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of technicians and radiopharmaceutical scientists, receiving hands‐on training and support. The role requires working to extremely high standards of accuracy within strict time constraints, with the ability to problem‐solve effectively when challenges arise.
About the Department
The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharmaceutical services to both internal departments and external hospitals:
- Manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- In Vitro laboratory services
- Clinical trials
- Quality Assurance
The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical services.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchasers.
- To participate in a range of activities associated with routine work of the Radiopharmacy, including the preparation of radioactive medicinal products and performance of selected in vitro laboratory tests.
- To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
- To maintain suitable levels of both stock and non‐stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To dispatch radioactive materials to external purchasers in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road.
- To contribute to the teaching of Radiopharmacy to Nuclear Medicine/Physics staff as required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
- First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training
- Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
- Registration with GPhC
Experience
- Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products
- Experience gained at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting
- Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards
- Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of handling radioactive materials
Other
- Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Must be able to comply with the requirements for working in the cleanroom environment.
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
- Must be able to work unsupervised and under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
- Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures
- High level of numeracy and computer literacy
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the Department
- Good time management
Other
- Good team worker
- Able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing for long period dispensing.
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.
Radiopharmacy Technician in London employer: Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is located in Sutton and provides comprehensive radiopharmaceutical services. The team values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.
