Job summary
Are you a Science Graduate or a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge in a friendly department?
Would you like to finish work in the early afternoon?
We have an exciting opportunity for two Radiopharmacy Techniciansto join our expanding radiopharmacy team consisting of HealthcareScientists and PharmacyTechnicians.The role involves production of radiopharmaceuticalsunder an MHRA Specials Licence and assisting in the provision of the service as well as assisting in thecoordination of clinical trials.
We have one fixed term post available until 30/09/2027 and one permanent position available, with clinical trials involvement.
We welcome applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate the Trust values and satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification and responsibilities of the job description. If you are not sure if you meet all the criteria or would like more information, we welcome informal discussions about the role(s).
Radiopharmacy production is allocated on a rotational basis and requires a 6.00am start but with a 7am/7.15am start on non-production days. The role will include weekend work and late shifts as required.
Main duties of the job
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Main duties of the job:
- To take part in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This will require a start time of 6.00AM for some elements of the role on a rotational basis.
- To communicate effectively with individuals within radiopharmacy, Quality Control (QC), Regional Quality Control Laboratory (RQCL), external customers and contractors.
- To develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- To assist in the coordination of clinical trials
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities of each role, please refer to the job description documents attached to this vacancy. Please note the person specifications for both roles are the same, but the job purpose is slightly different to reflect clinical trials involvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities of each role, please refer to the job description documents attached to this vacancy. Please note the person specifications for both roles are the same, but the job purpose is slightly different to reflect clinical trials involvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate.
Desirable
- Training in Good Manufacturing Practice.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team.
- IT experience with spreadsheets and databases.
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing.
- Good manufacturing practice.
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
- Aseptic product release.
- 2 years GMP experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good practical skills with the ability to work accurately and neatly.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good IT skills.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate.
Desirable
- Training in Good Manufacturing Practice.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team.
- IT experience with spreadsheets and databases.
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing.
- Good manufacturing practice.
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
- Aseptic product release.
- 2 years GMP experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good practical skills with the ability to work accurately and neatly.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good IT skills.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Hill
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)