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Radiopharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend work and variable start and end time of shift required on an ad-hoc basis)
Job ref
387-DT2109-DA
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£26,530 - £36,483 Band 4 to 5 progression post
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/06/2025

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiopharmacy Technician

Band 4

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We are a small Radiopharmacy team consisting of Healthcare Scientists, a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. The role involves working effectively as a team member in the production of radiopharmaceuticals under a MHRA Specials License and assisting in the provision of the service. 
The post holder will be a Science graduate or a qualified pharmacy technician preferably with experience of good manufacturing practice and aseptic dispensing.
Radiopharmacy manufacture is done on a rotational basis and requires a 6.00am start with a 7am start on non-manufacturing days.

Weekend working and late shift work will be required

Main duties of the job

o Aseptically preparing, labelling, releasing, performing quality control on and supplying radiopharmaceuticals (including clinical trials) and radio-labelled blood products. 
o Assisting in the ordering, receipt, safe handling, dispatch, disposal and invoicing of radioactive products. 
o Assisting in the procurement and stock control of radiopharmaceuticals and other materials handled within the unit. 
o Assisting in environmental monitoring and cleaning in order to ensure compliance with ‘good manufacturing practice’ (GMP).
o Preparing and maintaining worksheets, SOPs, records and other documentation associated with the above tasks. 
o Participating in the training of pre-registration pharmacists and other students. 
o Maintaining a standard of personal hygiene compatible with aseptic dispensing. 
o Attending such meetings and courses required in order to maintain currency and competency and to maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development. 
o Providing the service according to professional standards.
o Participating in the good housekeeping required to keep the radiopharmacy facility clean, clear and safe.
o Any other tasks commensurate with the post. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Band 4 to 5 progression. *Progression to Band 5 is dependent on both the following criteria: Experience: minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent working in hospital pharmacy in a relevant technical services department . Qualification/training: trained releasing officer to perform final release of radiopharmaceutical  products as delegated by the Quality Controller

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a team
  • IT experience/skills with spreadsheets and databases
Desirable criteria
  • Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • Aseptic product release
  • 2 years GMP experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate
Desirable criteria
  • Training in Good Manufacturing Practice

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Atkinson
Job title
Radiopharmacy Chief Technical Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 3424155
Additional information

Lucy Phillips

[email protected]

0117 3424155

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
Telephone
01173425000 (option 1)
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