Job summary
The Radiopharmacy Department in Northampton General Hospital is looking to recruit a Radiopharmacy Assistant Technician.
We mainly produce diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals for Northampton General Hospital and other local departments, which will be the focus of the work for this role. The Radiopharmacy also runs a blood labelling service and is involved in therapies within the hospital.
We are a small, dedicated and friendly team that are looking for a bright and motivated individual to help us do this.
Full training in the role will be provided.
The service starts at 6am, which may be brought forward by 30mins if new customers join and require this.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities are:
To undertake, after suitable training, the aseptic preparation and dispensing of Radiopharmaceutical products following the departments SOPs. These products are for customer with Northampton General Hospital, as well as external organisations.
To prepare documentation and labels using the available computer systems and master documents for the preparation of all products.
To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic room and isolators as required. To participate in the validation program for this activity
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operate in the day-to-day operation of the Radiopharmacy Service to ensure that prepared Radiopharmaceuticals are made in a safe, timely and efficient way in line with the current MHRA standards.
Carry out aseptic sessions of the preparation and dispensing of sterile diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; working within agreed departmental protocols, with senior staff.
To prepare documentation and labels using the available computer systems and master documents for the preparation of all products.
To undertake the washing and processing of containers prior to manufacturing.
To collect and assemble raw materials according to worksheets and fill in all the relevant details required by the worksheet.
To maintain raw material stock and consumable levels and to be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the raw material store rooms.
To follow all relevant validation procedures to ensure on going personnel andequipment accreditation
To undertake monitoring of facilities and equipment.
To inspect, label and pack products to ensure they are ready for final check.
To transfer finished products to areas defined in protocols for the products prior to release.
To undertake the correct filing and processing of all documentation.
To ensure the correct use of equipment by following the procedures for use, cleaning and monitoring of such equipment.
To undertake sessional environmental monitoring following the procedures laid down between the production area and quality control.
To be responsible for ensuring all clean room clothing is processed correctly and in a timely way. To ensure the clothing is packaged up, left for collection and picked up.
To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic room and isolators as required. To participate in the validation program for this activity
To assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the unit as required and help in maintaining the general tidiness of the unit, including specialist cleaning of the clean rooms
To carry out protocolled QA checks throughout the manufacturing process including Radiochemical purity (RCP), Radionuclide purity, chemical breakthrough, process validations etc and advise senior staff of any out of limit results.
Assist in the development and validation of new techniques implemented within the unit
Receiving, handling and manipulating blood samples as part of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic tests; within local protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operate in the day-to-day operation of the Radiopharmacy Service to ensure that prepared Radiopharmaceuticals are made in a safe, timely and efficient way in line with the current MHRA standards.
Carry out aseptic sessions of the preparation and dispensing of sterile diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; working within agreed departmental protocols, with senior staff.
To prepare documentation and labels using the available computer systems and master documents for the preparation of all products.
To undertake the washing and processing of containers prior to manufacturing.
To collect and assemble raw materials according to worksheets and fill in all the relevant details required by the worksheet.
To maintain raw material stock and consumable levels and to be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the raw material store rooms.
To follow all relevant validation procedures to ensure on going personnel andequipment accreditation
To undertake monitoring of facilities and equipment.
To inspect, label and pack products to ensure they are ready for final check.
To transfer finished products to areas defined in protocols for the products prior to release.
To undertake the correct filing and processing of all documentation.
To ensure the correct use of equipment by following the procedures for use, cleaning and monitoring of such equipment.
To undertake sessional environmental monitoring following the procedures laid down between the production area and quality control.
To be responsible for ensuring all clean room clothing is processed correctly and in a timely way. To ensure the clothing is packaged up, left for collection and picked up.
To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic room and isolators as required. To participate in the validation program for this activity
To assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the unit as required and help in maintaining the general tidiness of the unit, including specialist cleaning of the clean rooms
To carry out protocolled QA checks throughout the manufacturing process including Radiochemical purity (RCP), Radionuclide purity, chemical breakthrough, process validations etc and advise senior staff of any out of limit results.
Assist in the development and validation of new techniques implemented within the unit
Receiving, handling and manipulating blood samples as part of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic tests; within local protocols.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Level grade C - A* or from 2017 GCSE grade 4 - 9 or equivalent. Relevant Scientific A Level grade C or above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake. Formal training in Radiopharmacy and Formal training in Aseptic workelf workload themselves
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills/Experience, significant experience in an administration-based environment. Experience of coordinating diaries. To have a good understanding and the ability to communicate in English both written and spoken.
- Experience of dealing with customers/patients, able and willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks, able to work flexibly as part of a team and have the ability to organise own workload.
Desirable
- NHS/Hospital experience, staff supervision, understanding of CRIS and other hospital systemse sRelevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake. Formal training in Radiopharmacy and Formal training in Aseptic workelf workload themselves
- Diary Management, have the ability to identify problems that require escalation and be able to check waiting lists and actioning where necessary
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills/Experience, significant experience in an administraAble to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Be conversant with IT security and record-keepintion-based environment. Experience of coordinating diaries. To have a good understanding and the ability to communicate in English both written and spoken.
- Ability to work flexibly and cover were required
- Able to plan and coordinate workload including clinics and waiting lists effectively
Desirable
- Able to supervise junior staff (Band 2)
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing to be worn such as in a clean room.
- Ability to lift and handle materials safely
- Self motivated.and Confident
Desirable
- Self motivated.and Confident
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Level grade C - A* or from 2017 GCSE grade 4 - 9 or equivalent. Relevant Scientific A Level grade C or above or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake. Formal training in Radiopharmacy and Formal training in Aseptic workelf workload themselves
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills/Experience, significant experience in an administration-based environment. Experience of coordinating diaries. To have a good understanding and the ability to communicate in English both written and spoken.
- Experience of dealing with customers/patients, able and willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks, able to work flexibly as part of a team and have the ability to organise own workload.
Desirable
- NHS/Hospital experience, staff supervision, understanding of CRIS and other hospital systemse sRelevant NVQ3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake. Formal training in Radiopharmacy and Formal training in Aseptic workelf workload themselves
- Diary Management, have the ability to identify problems that require escalation and be able to check waiting lists and actioning where necessary
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills/Experience, significant experience in an administraAble to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Be conversant with IT security and record-keepintion-based environment. Experience of coordinating diaries. To have a good understanding and the ability to communicate in English both written and spoken.
- Ability to work flexibly and cover were required
- Able to plan and coordinate workload including clinics and waiting lists effectively
Desirable
- Able to supervise junior staff (Band 2)
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing to be worn such as in a clean room.
- Ability to lift and handle materials safely
- Self motivated.and Confident
Desirable
- Self motivated.and Confident
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).
