Job summary
This new post is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy professional who is seeking to develop their skills in production and compliance in the radiopharmacy setting. The post holder will work collaboratively with both Nuclear Medicine and Pharmacy colleagues to provide a programme of testing, validation and monitoring which will facilitate compliance with all national standards for the production of radiopharmaceutical medicinal products. We seek someone who is motivated to use their subject matter expertise to lead the department in the development of new systems and processes which will maximise production efficiency whilst maintaining product quality. This role will require the post holder to be at Queen's Hospital for the majority of the time but there may be flexibility to work from home on occasions. For any informal enquiries or further information about the post please contact the Head of Nuclear Medicine - Karen Gannon (karen.gannon1@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
To lead in the development of systems and processes to maintain compliance with all national standards for radiopharmaceutical medicinal product safety and governance. To work closely with the BHRUT pharmacy quality assurance team to provide assurance on all products produced in the BHRUT Radiopharmacy through a programme of testing, validation, and monitoring. To provide advice and training to all Radiopharmacy production staff with respect to radiopharmaceutical product safety and governance.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4167. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4167. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level in a relevant field or an equivalent level of education, training or experience.
Desirable
- Previous Formal training in Radiopharmacy, Radiopharmaceutical Production and Quality Control.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Experience in managing and maintaining quality systems
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of radiopharmaceutical production and quality assurance.
- RPS Training
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level in a relevant field or an equivalent level of education, training or experience.
Desirable
- Previous Formal training in Radiopharmacy, Radiopharmaceutical Production and Quality Control.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Experience in managing and maintaining quality systems
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of radiopharmaceutical production and quality assurance.
- RPS Training
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).
