Job Description

One of our team is having a baby! Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Radiopharmacy team (based in Nuclear Medicine) at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
You will have a key role in the day-to-day aspects of service provision, the Pharmaceutical Quality System and development of Radiopharmacy services including acting as an authorised releasing officer once accredited.
You will need excellent attention to detail and accuracy qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure.This post will provide the opportunity for you to apply and build upon your existing experience, and enable you to develop and utilise your skills within the speciality of Radiopharmacy and lead on projects / service aspects.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to enable the delivery of a quality radiopharmacy service. The role includes having a hands-on role and ensuring the service complies with relevant regulatory requirements for GMP, GCP, radiation protection and transport of radioactive materials. The post-holder should have experience of aseptic manufacturing in isolators and working with radioactive materials. You will be trained and accredited to be a releasing officer for manufactured products and assembly of IMPs. You will complete / investigate deviations, OOS/ OOT, change control, risk assessments and validations. You will also assist in training, education and clinical trials.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free to be your best
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7545572
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
London
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with GPhC or HCPC
• MSc level - Radiopharmacy, QA e.g. PTQA, STP
• Science degree e.g. pharmacy, chemistry, biology

Desirable

• European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy / Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field.

Experience
Essential

• Operational experience working within the specialist area of Radiopharmacy.
• Experience of aseptic preparation and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of specification, monitoring and trend analysis of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy.
• Experience of maintaining a Pharmaceutical Quality System, including change control, investigation of errors, deviations, out of specifications
• Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
• Experience of training and managing / supervising staff
• Specialist knowledge relating to Quality Assurance, including: EU GMP practice, operation of aseptic units, manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, radiation & radiation protection, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
• Experience of involvement in clinical trial / GCP related activities

Desirable

• Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in an MHRA licensed facility.
• Experience in operational management of radiopharmacy service provision.

Misc
Essential

• Articulate, sufficiently detailed and accurate writing skills

Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Registration with GPhC or HCPC
• MSc level - Radiopharmacy, QA e.g. PTQA, STP
• Science degree e.g. pharmacy, chemistry, biology

Desirable

• European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy / Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field.

Experience
Essential

• Operational experience working within the specialist area of Radiopharmacy.
• Experience of aseptic preparation and QC of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of specification, monitoring and trend analysis of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy.
• Experience of maintaining a Pharmaceutical Quality System, including change control, investigation of errors, deviations, out of specifications
• Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
• Experience of training and managing / supervising staff
• Specialist knowledge relating to Quality Assurance, including: EU GMP practice, operation of aseptic units, manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, radiation & radiation protection, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
• Experience of involvement in clinical trial / GCP related activities

Desirable

• Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in an MHRA licensed facility.
• Experience in operational management of radiopharmacy service provision.

Misc
Essential

• Articulate, sufficiently detailed and accurate writing skills

Skills Required