Job summary
This post will support the Radiopharmacy service. The Radiopharmacy operates between the hours of 6am and 6pm and the post holder will be expected to take part in a staff rotation provide cover over these hours though some flexibility is possible for the right candidate. The post holder will be responsible for tasks that support the main aseptic production of radiopharmaceuticals such as ensuring good stock and facility management. No previous experience is required as full training will be given however a strong work ethic, and a good grasp of mathematics and English are essential. Candidates may be given the opportunity to undertake a formal apprenticeship including an NVQ qualification if they have shown the right aptitude during their initial training period.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with all of the members of the Radiopharmacy team particularly the Chief Technician and will regularly work in collaboration with Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine and Pharmacy staff
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Radiopharmacy team at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, London. We are a licensed Radiopharmacy unit supplying key radiopharmaceuticals to the Nuclear Medicine Imaging departments within our trust and to a number of external hospital sites. Our service includes a range of activities from the aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and blood cell radioisotope labelling for the purposes of diagnostic imaging, batch manufacture, clinical trials, and quality control laboratory activities.
The Radiopharmacy forms part of the Nuclear Medicine department which relies on close working relationships between a number of different staff groups including scientists, pharmacy technicians, imaging technologists, physicists and clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To prepare trays of raw materials and consumables for the following session of Technetium (Tc) Dispensing activities.
- To undertake transfer sanitation of raw materials and consumables into the isolator rooms and isolators following internal procedures.
- To undertake cleaning and monitoring of the isolators following internal procedures to ensure the equipment is fit for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and radiolabelling of blood products.
- To package radiopharmaceuticals for transport to St Thomas Hospital and external customers in accordance regulations.
- To perform daily quality control monitoring of the facilities and equipment. To collect and label in-process environmental monitoring plates and to place them in the pharmacy QC incubators on the day following the dispensing session.
- To top-up on a weekly basis the consumable shelves and any other disposables that are essential to the functioning of the radiopharmacy unit. Batch numbers and expiries are to be logged and that you must ensure there is adequate stock rotation.
- To assist in maintaining adequate stock control of raw materials and consumables for the radiopharmacy unit.
- To assist in the correct filing and processing of documentation associated with all radiopharmacy dispensing and blood labelling activities.
- To assist in the maintenance, cleaning and general housekeeping of the radiopharmacy unit in line with written procedures.
- To be responsible for ensuring all clean room clothing is processed correctly and in a timely way. To ensure the clothing is packed, left for collection and picked up following the procedure.
- To ensure safe disposal of radioactive, non-radioactive and biological waste.
- To undertake other duties as required in order in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective provision of radiopharmaceutical services at the request of the Head of Nuclear Medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To prepare trays of raw materials and consumables for the following session of Technetium (Tc) Dispensing activities.
- To undertake transfer sanitation of raw materials and consumables into the isolator rooms and isolators following internal procedures.
- To undertake cleaning and monitoring of the isolators following internal procedures to ensure the equipment is fit for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and radiolabelling of blood products.
- To package radiopharmaceuticals for transport to St Thomas Hospital and external customers in accordance regulations.
- To perform daily quality control monitoring of the facilities and equipment. To collect and label in-process environmental monitoring plates and to place them in the pharmacy QC incubators on the day following the dispensing session.
- To top-up on a weekly basis the consumable shelves and any other disposables that are essential to the functioning of the radiopharmacy unit. Batch numbers and expiries are to be logged and that you must ensure there is adequate stock rotation.
- To assist in maintaining adequate stock control of raw materials and consumables for the radiopharmacy unit.
- To assist in the correct filing and processing of documentation associated with all radiopharmacy dispensing and blood labelling activities.
- To assist in the maintenance, cleaning and general housekeeping of the radiopharmacy unit in line with written procedures.
- To be responsible for ensuring all clean room clothing is processed correctly and in a timely way. To ensure the clothing is packed, left for collection and picked up following the procedure.
- To ensure safe disposal of radioactive, non-radioactive and biological waste.
- To undertake other duties as required in order in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective provision of radiopharmaceutical services at the request of the Head of Nuclear Medicine.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills Relevant units of NVQ/QCF level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ or A-Levels in science/maths discipline
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Staff
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy
- Customer Services
Desirable
- Previous experience with stock management
Skills
Essential
- The ability to lift and move medicines, this will include intravenous fluids, up to 20kg in line with Manual handling policy
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator
- Demonstrated ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ/QCF level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills Relevant units of NVQ/QCF level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ or A-Levels in science/maths discipline
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Staff
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy
- Customer Services
Desirable
- Previous experience with stock management
Skills
Essential
- The ability to lift and move medicines, this will include intravenous fluids, up to 20kg in line with Manual handling policy
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator
- Demonstrated ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
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).
