Job summary
The MFT Radiopharmacy Department is one of the NW regional hubs providing radiopharmaceutical services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire and provides a contingency service across the region including Merseyside and Cheshire. The service includes the manufacture and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals and preparation of radiolabelled blood components for clinical use in diagnostic imaging. The Unit holds a MHRA Manufacturer's 'Specials' License and a Manufacturing Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products.
The post holder will undertake and coordinate operational duties in a MHRA-licensed Radiopharmacy providing a specialist pharmacy service to hospitals across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for assisting the Radiopharmacy Management Team in the provision and development of MFT Radiopharmacy Services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
2. Performs and coordinates technical/operational duties to ensure smooth running of the Radiopharmacy Department providing radiopharmaceutical services to the Trust and across Greater Manchester and Lancashire
3. Participates in the maintenance of the Radiopharmacy documentation system for the facility, equipment and environment
4. Undertakes training of students, STP trainees (local and regional), rotational senior clinical technologists and other junior staff including supervision of the Senior Assistant Technologist in the Radiopharmacy Department
5. Undertakes the highly specialised quality control systems for the manufactured radiopharmaceuticals in close co-operation with senior Radiopharmacy staff
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- BTEC Professional Diploma in Aseptic Services or equivalent Or Relevant Scientific Degree
Desirable
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Eligible for membership of relevant professional body e.g. membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society as pharmaceutical scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in GMP aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products
- Proven ability to dispense/or manufacture aseptic pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products accurately without making errors
- Pharmaceutical environmental/equipment/product monitoring experience
- Knowledge of principles of aseptic manufacture and quality control
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice and its application
- Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills
Desirable
- Experience in Radiopharmacy GMP aseptic preparation
- Licensed aseptic manufacturing activities
- Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
- Experience in gathering data for pharmaceutical quality audit
- Experience in training junior staff within aseptic services
- Good range of aseptic dispensing/manufacturing experience (CIVAS, TPN, Cytotoxics)
- Basic radiopharmaceutical chemistry
- Evidence of some staff management
- Previous involvement in staff training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- BTEC Professional Diploma in Aseptic Services or equivalent Or Relevant Scientific Degree
Desirable
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Eligible for membership of relevant professional body e.g. membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society as pharmaceutical scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in GMP aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products
- Proven ability to dispense/or manufacture aseptic pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products accurately without making errors
- Pharmaceutical environmental/equipment/product monitoring experience
- Knowledge of principles of aseptic manufacture and quality control
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice and its application
- Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills
Desirable
- Experience in Radiopharmacy GMP aseptic preparation
- Licensed aseptic manufacturing activities
- Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
- Experience in gathering data for pharmaceutical quality audit
- Experience in training junior staff within aseptic services
- Good range of aseptic dispensing/manufacturing experience (CIVAS, TPN, Cytotoxics)
- Basic radiopharmaceutical chemistry
- Evidence of some staff management
- Previous involvement in staff training
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).
