Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy, bone densitometry, a mobile PET-CT service, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities. The post holder manage operations and a highly skilled team working within the Radiopharmacy (under full compliant GMP as outlined by our MHRA "specials" license), providing a wide range of radiolabelled products to numerous Nuclear Medicine departments within South Wales. They will be required to manage a full range of technical activities involved in the day to day running of the Radiopharmacy, including radiopharmaceutical manufacture and blood labelling services.
This post involves complex and specialised technical work, handling radioactive substances and dealing with the hazards associated with ionising radiation on a daily basis.
"NHS Wales Pharmacy provision will gradually transition to a centralised Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) service hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP).
The current service provided by "NAME OF HEALTH BOARD" and its employees will transfer to NWSSP in line with the transition period.
Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership"
Main duties of the job
Radiopharmaceutical manufacture is carried out under a Manufacturer's Specials Licence issued by the MHRA. The post holder will be the named Production Manager on the 'Specials' Licence for the Radiopharmacy service.
The post holder will lead a highly skilled team involved in the preparation and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals. The post holder will be required to manage the Radiopharmacy Quality System and ensure that the Radiopharmacy operates according to the terms of its 'Specials' Licence and in line with EU Directive 2003/94/EC (the "GMP Directive").
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc./PGCert./Pg. Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Clinical Pharmaceutical Science or B.Pharm./M.Pharm. in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other relevant professional body
- ILM Level 5 or Diploma level qualification in management or equivalent management experience
Desirable
- Technician Accuracy Checking Qualification
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of areas of technical services including aseptic preparation, MHRA "Specials" manufacturing and Wholesale Dealer Activities.
- Extensive knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations relating to Radiopharmacy practices.
- Experience of staff training and workforce development
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external suppliers and customers
- Demonstratable engagement with project and change management.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of specialist knowledge of radiopharmacy. Understanding of future strategy in technical services. Knowledge of key digital systems such as Q-Pulse, Wellsky, MRS, Isostock. Ability to liaise with other team leaders internal and external to organisation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work as team or under own initiative. Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly, between the hours of 6am - 6:00pm
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc./PGCert./Pg. Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Clinical Pharmaceutical Science or B.Pharm./M.Pharm. in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other relevant professional body
- ILM Level 5 or Diploma level qualification in management or equivalent management experience
Desirable
- Technician Accuracy Checking Qualification
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of areas of technical services including aseptic preparation, MHRA "Specials" manufacturing and Wholesale Dealer Activities.
- Extensive knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations relating to Radiopharmacy practices.
- Experience of staff training and workforce development
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with external suppliers and customers
- Demonstratable engagement with project and change management.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of specialist knowledge of radiopharmacy. Understanding of future strategy in technical services. Knowledge of key digital systems such as Q-Pulse, Wellsky, MRS, Isostock. Ability to liaise with other team leaders internal and external to organisation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work as team or under own initiative. Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly, between the hours of 6am - 6:00pm
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence 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).
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).
