Job overview The Radiopharmacy Department at Barts Health is undergoing an exciting and innovative phase of exponential expansion. The Radiopharmacy department forms part of the Imaging department which relies on close working relationships between a number of different staff groups including scientists, pharmacy technicians, imaging technologists, physicists and clinicians.
We are a MHRA Manufacturer's Specials Licenced Radiopharmacy, who also hold a MIA(IMA) License, supplying key radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine & Imaging departments within our Trust and to other hospitals.
Our service includes a range of activities from the aseptic preparation of
radiopharmaceuticals and blood cell radioisotope labelling for the purposes of diagnostic imaging, batch manufacture, clinical trials, and quality control laboratory activities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician or scientist with experience in radiopharmaceutical or aseptic production to further develop
their career in a world leading center. The successful applicant will be actively involved in Radiopharmacy Production at St Bartholomew’s Hospital providing high quality, safe, efficient radiopharmaceuticals manufacturing and maintaining the supply chain to customers.
Main duties of the job To work as a member of the Radiopharmacy Technical services team providing an efficient, effective and safe aseptic radiopharmaceutical production service to Bart’s Health Nuclear Medicine Department and other specified service users Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking to recruit a highly motivated specialist technician, who is able to work effectively in a team delivering safe and effective service to customers, in line with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and other relevant regulations. If you would like to work as part of this friendly team that is at the forefront of innovative Radiopharmacy delivery, and supports learning, development and career progression too, then this is the job for you.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
or Science Manufacturing Technician
or Diploma in Nuclear Medicin
or Scientific Degree (or equivalent) Desirable criteria Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
Pre and in process checking (PIPC/ACPT
ILM L3 in Leadership and management or equivalent qualification in management. Experience Essential criteria Experience in a GMP / aseptic supervisory or training role
o Relevant experience within a GMP / aseptic facility or work as a pharmacy technician.
or Relevant experience working in a Radiopharmacy (involving the handling of radioactive materials). Desirable criteria Experience with radiation manufacturing.
Previous managerial experience/experience of management of junior staff.
Experience in Quality Management Systems / Pharmacy Quality Systems
Experience in Quality Management Systems / Pharmacy Quality Systems
Experience of using Q Pulse Knowledge Essential criteria Good manufacturing/aseptic preparation practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work Desirable criteria Safe handling of radioactive material.
Interested in expanding knowledge and selfdevelopment
Good clinical practice Skills Essential criteria Ability to use initiative and work independently.
Ability to work as part of a small team
Ability to prioritise own work.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Interest and aptitude for technical processes.
Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
Is able to follow local manual handling procedures
Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
Is able to undertake the preparation of radiopharmaceutical medicines, involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration.
Meets all general competencies and those identified under core duties
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Demonstrates ability to answer routine enquiries
ICT literate and able to use Microsoft office e.g., Microsoft Excel and word
Good verbal and written communication skills Desirable criteria Excellent aseptic technique and clean room behaviour
Ability to teach and coach staff. **Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: - .
Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
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