Job vacancy: Radiopharmacy Technician, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton

Job summary

Main area: Radiopharmacy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 282-SB930

Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Marsden Sutton
Town: Sutton
Salary: £35,763 - £43,466 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/10/2025 23:59

Radiopharmacy Technician

NHS AfC: Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
On a rotational basis, to perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed sources of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
On a rotational basis, to perform pharmacokinetics studies as required by clinical trials.
To calculate results from such tests and enter the confirmed results on to the Hospital Information System. Responsibility for checking results lies with senior staff in the Radiopharmacy.
To maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
To dispose of radioactive waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
To act as a Radiopharmacy Operator, as defined in the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
To comply with the requirements for Good Manufacturing Practice.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training

Desirable criteria

Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Registration with GPhC

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 1 year experience at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting
Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products
Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards

Desirable criteria

Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
Experience of handling radioactive materials

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential criteria

Good written / oral communication skills

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.