Job summary
This role requires extensive technical knowledge in radiopharmacy, adherence to regulatory standards, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of radiopharmaceutical products. The technician will lead daily operations in the radiopharmacy unit, support the development and implementation of protocols, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will play a key role in the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic use.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The technician will lead daily operations in the radiopharmacy unit, support the development and implementation of protocols, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will play a key role in the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The technician will lead daily operations in the radiopharmacy unit, support the development and implementation of protocols, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will play a key role in the preparation, quality control, and safe dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic use.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Scientific Manufacturing Technician Level 3
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or The Science Council for Registered Science Technician
- King's College London (KCL) Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
- KCL Advanced Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduated MSc/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in Radiopharmacy or Aseptic S10 or MS special licence units.
- Experience in Education and Training within GMP and Radiopharmacy environment
Desirable
- Experience in validation of equipment
- Experience in validation of processes
- Experience in project management and service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Good practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations
Desirable
- Good practical knowledge of IRR17
- Good practical knowledge or IR(ME)R 2017 regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Radiopharmacy preparation
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal skills
- Good written communication skills
- Logical thought processes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Problem solving and decision making
- Good IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer software used in Radiopharmacy
Desirable
- Quick learner/Proactive approach
- Aseptic skills still current
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and of acquiring new skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the development of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Scientific Manufacturing Technician Level 3
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or The Science Council for Registered Science Technician
- King's College London (KCL) Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
- KCL Advanced Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduated MSc/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in Radiopharmacy or Aseptic S10 or MS special licence units.
- Experience in Education and Training within GMP and Radiopharmacy environment
Desirable
- Experience in validation of equipment
- Experience in validation of processes
- Experience in project management and service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Good practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations
Desirable
- Good practical knowledge of IRR17
- Good practical knowledge or IR(ME)R 2017 regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Radiopharmacy preparation
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal skills
- Good written communication skills
- Logical thought processes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Problem solving and decision making
- Good IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer software used in Radiopharmacy
Desirable
- Quick learner/Proactive approach
- Aseptic skills still current
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and of acquiring new skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the development of others
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
