Job overview

This is a chance to start a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing while earning a nationally recognised qualification. As an Assistant Technical Officer in our Radiopharmacy, you’ll join train on the job while completing a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (Pharmaceutical) apprenticeship. On successful completion you’ll be eligible for professional registration with the Science Council as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

You’ll be joining a Radiopharmacy team of 27 staff pharmacists, scientists and technicians organised across production, clinical trials and quality assurance (QA). The post reports to the Chief Technician and is accountable to the Chief Pharmacist. Day to day, you’ll work most closely with the technician team, who will be your main colleagues as you learn the role.

Meets all Skills England's government criteria for apprenticeship funding, including appropriate visa status, required period of UK residency, as well as any requirements relating to existing qualifications, prior training and/or prior work experience.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Interviews W/C 27th July.

Main duties of the job

The RMH Radiopharmacy is a licensed GMP manufacturing unit producing radioactive medicines used to diagnose and treat cancer patients. Working under the guidance of the Chief Technician, you’ll learn to:
•    Prepare, dispense, label and distribute radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique in a Grade A cleanroom environment
•    Carry out environmental monitoring, validation and cleaning of the cleanroom suite and equipment
•    Manage stock and starting materials, ensuring correct storage and rotation
•    Record monitoring data accurately and support the department’s quality management system.

•    Accuracy, attention to detail and a commitment to safe patient care are at the heart of everything we do here.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.