Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician position 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 the 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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus experience/specialist training equivalent to BTEC OR Science Manufacturing Technician -SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing OR oDiploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent
Desirable
- oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC). OR oPost-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field. OR Registered Science Technician -RSsciTech
Aseptic manufacturing 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
- Ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors
- Knowledge of Principles of radiopharmacy and quality control
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence.
- 1 years experience within another NHS organisation
- Principles of Good manufacturing practice, aseptic techniques, good clinical practice, quality assurance, infection control and radiation protection
- Working knowledge of how to operate and maintain isolator technology, clean rooms and dose calibrators.
Experience managing workload
Essential
- Able to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise workload to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Self-motivated & organised & attention to detail
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Desirable
- Able to supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees.
Physical
Essential
- Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with highly developed hand-eye coordination, moderate lifting (up to 15kg unaided) and standing for long periods in a restrictive position.
- Good general health, not claustrophobic.
- Standard keyboard skills
- Able to accurately weigh and measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Manual dexterity
Mental
Essential
- Able to operate frequently at high concentration levels, especially calculating doses and technical information.
- Able to accurately perform complex calculations.
Communication
Essential
- Able to use a variety of means of communication, including face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, internal and external meetings.
- Able to communicate sensitively and negotiate with customers regarding their requirements in light of service capacity issues
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
Desirable
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role.
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Enthusiastic and professional approach
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity / manipulate heavy items associated with radiation protection.
- Good mathematical skills
- Able to accurately weigh / measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
- Able to receive, understand and interpret complex information.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be a good team worker
Desirable
- oAbility to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work different shift times on a rota basis or as and when required. e.g. early (06:30-14:30), middle (07:00-15:30) and late shift (08:00-16:30) for an occasional or prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role. Weekend working may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus experience/specialist training equivalent to BTEC OR Science Manufacturing Technician -SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing OR oDiploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent
Desirable
- oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC). OR oPost-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field. OR Registered Science Technician -RSsciTech
Aseptic manufacturing 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
- Ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors
- Knowledge of Principles of radiopharmacy and quality control
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence.
- 1 years experience within another NHS organisation
- Principles of Good manufacturing practice, aseptic techniques, good clinical practice, quality assurance, infection control and radiation protection
- Working knowledge of how to operate and maintain isolator technology, clean rooms and dose calibrators.
Experience managing workload
Essential
- Able to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise workload to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Self-motivated & organised & attention to detail
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Desirable
- Able to supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees.
Physical
Essential
- Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with highly developed hand-eye coordination, moderate lifting (up to 15kg unaided) and standing for long periods in a restrictive position.
- Good general health, not claustrophobic.
- Standard keyboard skills
- Able to accurately weigh and measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Manual dexterity
Mental
Essential
- Able to operate frequently at high concentration levels, especially calculating doses and technical information.
- Able to accurately perform complex calculations.
Communication
Essential
- Able to use a variety of means of communication, including face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, internal and external meetings.
- Able to communicate sensitively and negotiate with customers regarding their requirements in light of service capacity issues
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
Desirable
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role.
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Enthusiastic and professional approach
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity / manipulate heavy items associated with radiation protection.
- Good mathematical skills
- Able to accurately weigh / measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
- Able to receive, understand and interpret complex information.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be a good team worker
Desirable
- oAbility to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work different shift times on a rota basis or as and when required. e.g. early (06:30-14:30), middle (07:00-15:30) and late shift (08:00-16:30) for an occasional or prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role. Weekend working may be required.
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).
