Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for 1 year fixed term for maternity cover for a band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician positions to join the Radiopharmacy team (based in Nuclear Medicine) at the Royal Free Hospital, London.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team member with excellent attention to detail and accuracy qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure.This post will enable you to develop and utilise your skills within the speciality of Radiopharmacy.Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. We are looking for candidates that meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on band 5. Applicants that meet the requirements for band 4 will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to enable the delivery of a comprehensive, efficient and high quality clinical radiopharmacy service to the Trust and any external customers. The role includes the maintenance of the facility / equipment and aseptic manufacture and QC of a range of radiopharmaceuticals whilst complying with relevant statutory requirements including those related to GMP as defined in the MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and Distributors. The post-holder should have a experience of aseptic manufacturing and/or working with radioactive materials.
Staff are required to work flexible hours as necessary for the service schedule. The normal hours of the department are currently 07:00 - 16:00, and staff work shifts to cover the service, with start times varying between 06:30-07:30. There may be occasions when duties have to be performed at weekends.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
WCC & Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC' or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent o Science Manufacturing Technician -SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) or Registered Science Technician -RSsciTech
- oPost-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing services, experience working in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiopharmacy department or experience working in a laboratory environment involving the handling of radioactive materials.
- Proven ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors.
Person Specification
WCC & Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC' or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent o Science Manufacturing Technician -SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing
Desirable
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) or Registered Science Technician -RSsciTech
- oPost-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing services, experience working in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiopharmacy department or experience working in a laboratory environment involving the handling of radioactive materials.
- Proven ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors.
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).
