Bristol - Associate Director of Pharmacy - Radiopharmacy

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Job overview

To support you in this role you will have a team of highly specialised and dedicated professionals.

The Pharmacy department has large well established clinical teams, working in some areas to a consultant level.

Leading the strategic development of Radiopharmacy services, you will collaborate with commissioners to enhance the quality and sustainability of the service.

• Provide professional leadership and management of the Trust Manufacturing Specials (MS) licensed Radiopharmacy service;
• Lead and manage the Radiopharmacy team including those named as responsible for (Production and Quality) on the MS licence.
• Manage the Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and to external clients;
• Provide expert advice internally and externally to medical consultants and other healthcare and scientific professionals to assist them in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine procedures;
• Lead the strategic development of Radiopharmacy services within the Trust in collaboration with commissioners of the service;
• Be responsible for clinical governance and Good Manufacturing Practice of Radiopharmacy provision;
• Be responsible for the development of strategic plans for the Radiopharmacy service and management to ensure that services provided are responsive and efficient;
• Be responsible for the delivery of a cost effective service;
• Provide professional advice to Radiopharmacy customers as requested;
• Provide specialist expertise in Radiopharmacy across the Trust;
• Act as a recognised expert on Radiopharmacy internally and externally including at a regional and national level.
• Provide education and training in Radiopharmacy at a local, regional and national level as requested

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Pharmacy or other appropriate science discipline
• Registered Healthcare Professional with GPhC/HCPC or Equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to the science and practice of radiopharmacy and/or evidence of further training and development in radiopharmacy/aseptic services i.e. PTQA/STP/Postgraduate Qualification in Radiopharmacy/aseptic services

• Leadership qualification(s)
• Project management qualification
• Member of RPS/RSC/RSB or equivalent professional body
• Trained as Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Able to be named on the MS license for Quality or Production

Aptitudes

• Close attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional approach
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service
• Resilient in fast paced environment
• Able to work on own initiative, work unsupervised and be innovative and develop the role and service

• Ability to cover production and/or release rota on regular basis
• In depth understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda

Knowledge and Experience

• Substantial experience in radiopharmacy/aseptic preparation services
• Experience and in depth understanding of applicable ICH GCP, the UK Regulations
• Substantial knowledge of radiation protection
• Demonstrable experience and skill in staff management and supervision
• Experience in procedure writing and implementation
• Experience of purchasing and validating new equipment
• Project and change management experience

• Releasing Officer current experience for radiopharmaceuticals/aseptic products
• Experience of developing and delivering education/training/teaching up to and including post graduate level
• Experience in budget management/financial procedures
• Experience of setting up a new services

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to present ideas and information confidently in a clear and concise manner in individual and group settings, both within the Radiopharmacy team and with service users
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster good working relationships both within the team and with multi-disciplinary service users; and to communicate sensitively but resolutely in difficult or controversial situations
• Effective organisational and time management skills, including ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload and that of the team to accommodate both the needs of service users and of the radiopharmacy team
• Able to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment
• Service improvement skills including the ability to collaborate with others to identify changes required, and to lead on implementing changes in own area of practice
• Computer literate, including ability to manage specialist software systems

• 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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