Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician to join the Radiopharmacy team at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. This newly created post supports the expansion of our services and offers a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to develop their skills in aseptic production, clinical trials, quality assurance, and operational management.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of technicians and radiopharmaceutical scientists, receiving hands-on training and support. The role requires working to extremely high standards of accuracy within strict time constraints, with the ability to problem-solve effectively when challenges arise.

Acting as a deputy to the Radiopharmaceutical Scientist (Clinical Trials) you will be a specialist in Clinical Trials and play a key role in supporting the delivery and coordination of Clinical Trials activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and GCP regulations.



To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchaser.



To develop key specialist services with the support of the senior team in Radiopharmacy.



To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.



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.



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



The post-holder will undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.



The post-holder will perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed source of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.



The post-holder will calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the system for verification by the radiopharmaceutical scientists.



The post-holder will 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.



The post-holder will be required to comply with relevant statutory requirements relating to the manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).



About the Department

The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharma-ceutical services to both internal departments and external hospitals. Our services include:

Manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals In Vitro laboratory services Clinical trials Quality Assurance

The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical services.

Take a virtual tour and meet our friendly, diverse team by watching our video:

https://vimeo.com/696048028

Person Specification

Essential:

A degree in a relevant scientific discipline or experience Previous experience in Radiopharmacy or Aseptics Flexible approach to working hours - availability to start between 05:00 and 08:30 on a rotational basis

Desirable:

Ideally a registered Pharmacy Technician (GPHC) Experience in aseptic manufacturing and clinical trials Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Contact Information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Ajaaz Hussain on 020 8661 3292 for an infor-mal discussion.