Job summary
This is a 1 year fixed term maternity cover for an experienced Radiopharmacist/Radiopharmaceutical Scientist within the Radiopharmacy QA team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, at the Sutton site of the hospital.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Radiopharmacist / Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to develop their scientific skillset whilst contributing to running our comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external hospitals. The key role for the post holder is providing support to the Principal Radiopharmaceutical Scientist in managing the Quality Management System and supporting radiopharmaceutical releasing function. The post-holder is required to work to extremely high standards of accuracy and have good time management skills. Successful applicants will be part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team that provides high quality specialist services.
Applicants must hold a suitable degree in a related scientific discipline. Previous experience in radiopharmacy is essential. Ideally, candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, with either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Interested candidates may contact Stephen Howell or Daisuke Takeuchi on 020 8661 3292 for an informal discussion in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The Radiopharmaceutical Scientist/Pharmacist is a post designed to develop the scientist/pharmacist by enhancing their knowledge and skills and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards more senior posts in Radiopharmacy. The post holder will have a key role to play in technical operation of the Radiopharmacy and supporting Quality Assurance.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Cancer Research, Drug Development unit, various clinical units, Physics Department, and external collaborators to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
- The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant UK and European legislation and guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines when dealing with Investigational Medicinal Products for Clinical Trials.
- The post-holder will, jointly with the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, maintain the comprehensive Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, including Standard Operating Procedures, validation activities, accurate recording of CAPA events and involvement in subsequent investigations.
- The post-holder will be involved in risk assessment of new processes/equipment, and high-risk materials.
- The post-holder will be involved with in the feasibility assessment of new clinical trials in conjunction with the Head of Radiopharmacy and the Quality Controller.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
- The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant UK and European legislation and guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines when dealing with Investigational Medicinal Products for Clinical Trials.
- The post-holder will, jointly with the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, maintain the comprehensive Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, including Standard Operating Procedures, validation activities, accurate recording of CAPA events and involvement in subsequent investigations.
- The post-holder will be involved in risk assessment of new processes/equipment, and high-risk materials.
- The post-holder will be involved with in the feasibility assessment of new clinical trials in conjunction with the Head of Radiopharmacy and the Quality Controller.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or relevant science discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or Scientist Trainee Programme or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
- Statutory professional registration or eligible to register with GPhC as a Pharmacist or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or membership with RPS as a Pharmaceutical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience, within conventional licensed Radiopharmacy or Pharmacy aseptic facility, with recent experience at Band 6 level in hospital setting or equivalent in Clinical Trials
- Experience in aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of developing new service or validating novel agent for clinical use
Desirable
- Experience in research and the use of analytical instrument e.g. HPLC
- Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals. (
- Experience in the manufacturing of PET or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial activities
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Able to produce complex reports and procedures / research documents
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
- Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills, evidence of ability to deliver objectives within a complex agenda
- Able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or relevant science discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or Scientist Trainee Programme or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
- Statutory professional registration or eligible to register with GPhC as a Pharmacist or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or membership with RPS as a Pharmaceutical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience, within conventional licensed Radiopharmacy or Pharmacy aseptic facility, with recent experience at Band 6 level in hospital setting or equivalent in Clinical Trials
- Experience in aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of developing new service or validating novel agent for clinical use
Desirable
- Experience in research and the use of analytical instrument e.g. HPLC
- Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals. (
- Experience in the manufacturing of PET or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial activities
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Able to produce complex reports and procedures / research documents
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
- Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills, evidence of ability to deliver objectives within a complex agenda
- Able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
