Specialist Radio-pharmacy Technician
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Radiopharmacy team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The licensed unit supplies radiopharmaceuticals to three Nuclear Medicine departments within the Trust. We will shortly be moving into a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility in a brand new, modern and innovative hospital, and are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional team player with previous experience of manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals and qualification and validation. This position would suit a dynamic individual who is looking to broaden their experience and to make a positive contribution to the future development of the UHSussex Radiopharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The role includes supporting the delivery of a comprehensive, efficient and high quality clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust. The key aspects include participation in the manufacture and quality control testing of radiopharmaceuticals and supporting the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System. The post-holder may also be required to participate in some aspects of the qualification of the new Radiopharmacy facility and associated equipment, together with validation of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and other processes.
Staff are required to have a flexible approach to working hours. The normal hours of the department are from 04:30 - 15:00 and staff work different shifts to cover the service provision, with start times varying between 04:30 - 09:00 on a rotational basis. There may also be occasions when duties may sometimes have to be performed outside of the normal working hours of the Department e.g., at weekends.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that haveembodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatientFirst. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives ofpatients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above andbeyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look afterothers we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment youstart with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
07 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-5863036-DEC23
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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