Radiopharmacy Technician
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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
- 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
- Training in Good Manufacturing Practice
Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- 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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