Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician to join the Radiopharmacy team at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. This newly created post, with a focus in Quality Assurance, supports the expansion of our services and offers a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to develop their skills in aseptic production, clinical trials, and operational management.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchaser.
- To develop key specialist services with the support of the senior team in Radiopharmacy.
- To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
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 undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
- The post-holder will perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed source of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
- The post-holder will calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the system for verification by the radiopharmaceutical scientists.
- The post-holder will maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To dispose of radioactive waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- 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 responsible for line managing Band 4 and 5 technicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- The post-holder will undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
- The post-holder will perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed source of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
- The post-holder will calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the system for verification by the radiopharmaceutical scientists.
- The post-holder will maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To dispose of radioactive waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- 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 responsible for line managing Band 4 and 5 technicians.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- PTQA/HNC/BTech/SMT in relevant discipline OR Professional knowledge acquired through first degree of related discipline
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC)
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
- European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy
- Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational experience working within a conventional Radiopharmacy/Aseptic facility, to include recent experience at Band 5 or equivalent,
- Experience of aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals or chemotherapy in a licensed facility
- Experience of monitoring of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in the manufacturing and quality testing of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial related activities
- Experience in supporting new service development
- Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
- Experience of maintaining a Quality Management System, including investigation of errors and deviations
Experience
Essential
- Highly computer literate (MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
Other
Essential
- Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
- Good team worker
- Able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing for long period dispensing.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation
- Able to work to extremely high levels of competence as required by the nature of the work
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
Desirable
- Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- PTQA/HNC/BTech/SMT in relevant discipline OR Professional knowledge acquired through first degree of related discipline
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC)
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
- European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy
- Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational experience working within a conventional Radiopharmacy/Aseptic facility, to include recent experience at Band 5 or equivalent,
- Experience of aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals or chemotherapy in a licensed facility
- Experience of monitoring of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in the manufacturing and quality testing of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use
- Experience of involvement in clinical trial related activities
- Experience in supporting new service development
- Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
- Experience of maintaining a Quality Management System, including investigation of errors and deviations
Experience
Essential
- Highly computer literate (MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
- Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff
Other
Essential
- Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role
- Good team worker
- Able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing for long period dispensing.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation
- Able to work to extremely high levels of competence as required by the nature of the work
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines
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).
