Radiopharmacy Assistant Technical Officer Apprenticeship in Sutton

This is a chance to start a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing while earning a nationally recognised qualification. As an Assistant Technical Officer in our Radiopharmacy, you’ll join train on the job while completing a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (Pharmaceutical) apprenticeship. On successful completion you’ll be eligible for professional registration with the Science Council as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). You’ll be joining a Radiopharmacy team of 27 staff pharmacists, scientists and technicians organised across production, clinical trials and quality assurance (QA). The post reports to the Chief Technician and is accountable to the Chief Pharmacist. Day to day, you’ll work most closely with the technician team, who will be your main colleagues as you learn the role.

Main duties of the job:

• Prepare, dispense, label and distribute radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique in a Grade A cleanroom environment.
• Carry out environmental monitoring, validation and cleaning of the cleanroom suite and equipment.
• Manage stock and starting materials, ensuring correct storage and rotation.
• Record monitoring data accurately and support the department’s quality management system.

Accuracy, attention to detail and a commitment to safe patient care are at the heart of everything we do here.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

What we’re looking for:

• GCSEs (Grade C / 4 and above) in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills (or willingness to work towards them).
• A careful, conscientious approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work well in a busy team and communicate clearly.
• Reliability, initiative and a genuine commitment to patient care.
• Willingness to follow strict cleanroom procedures (note: make-up and jewellery are not permitted in the cleanroom suite).
• The role requires a satisfactory DBS check and the ability to pass departmental validations and accreditations.

Education/Qualifications:

• GCSE level (Grade C/4+ in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards and achieve Level 2 English and Maths as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills Abilities/knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively in clear English with members of the public and with other health care professionals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
• Time management / Organisational / Problem solving Skills; ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
• Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Training Skills: ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other assistants.

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to undertake a government-funded apprenticeship (including residency and right-to-work requirements) and not already holding a qualification at the same or higher level in a closely related subject; genuine commitment to completing the Level 3 standard and end-point assessment.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible, to be able to adapt to changes for example in procedures and practices.
• Patient Care; must be committed to safe and effective patient care.
• Demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated.

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. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff:

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the utmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.