About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Radiopharmacist / Radiopharmaceutical Scientist to join the Radiopharmacy team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Sutton site. The Radiopharmacy holds both MS 'Special' and MIA(IMP) licence.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist scientific expertise while contributing to the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality clinical radiopharmacy service, supporting both the Trust and external healthcare providers.The successful post holder will play a key role in supporting the Principal Radiopharmaceutical Scientist in the production, quality control, and release of radiopharmaceuticals. The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational and time management skills, working in a highly regulated environment.You will join a friendly, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, effective, and innovative radiopharmacy services.
Key Requirementso A degree in Pharmacy, Radiopharmacy, or a relevant scientific disciplineo Demonstrable experience working in a radiopharmacy setting (essential)o Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Science Councilo Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict regulatory standards
Main duties of the job
To provide a key role in the provision of the comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust. The work of the Radiopharmacy includes dispensing and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, clinical trials and in vitro measurements. The post-holder will play an active role in the management of the QMS system and supervising/supporting junior staff in the day-to-day operation. The post-holder is required to work to extremely high standards of accuracy and safety and at times will be expected to work alone.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the Nuclear Medicine, Physics and Pharmacy Department and a range of external customers/suppliers to ensure the smooth running of Radiopharmacy service
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
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). The post-holder will, jointly with the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, maintain the comprehensive Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, including Standard Operating Procedures, validation of premises and processes, accurate recording of CAPA events and involvement in subsequent investigations. The post-holder will be involved with the training of staff in accordance with the Radiopharmacy training program, as part of the overall Radiopharmacy Quality Management System. The post-holder will, jointly with other members of the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, be involved with the development and provision of a complex radiolabelling service (including radiolabelling of peptides for therapeutic applications). The post-holder will, jointly with other members of the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, be involved in development and delivery of the radiopharmaceutical services. The post-holder will, jointly with other members of the senior scientific Radiopharmacy team, be involved in a range of clinical trial related activities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or relevant science discipline or equivalent experience Postgraduate qualification in Radiopharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field Statutory professional registration or eligible to register with GPhC as a Pharmacist or HCPC or Science Council as a Clinical Scientist IR(ME)R training record
Desirable
Membership of an appropriate professional body (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
Experience Essential
Minimum of 1-2 years experience, within conventional licensed Radiopharmacy or Pharmacy aseptic facility, with recent experience at Band 6 level in hospital setting Experience in aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. Experience of quality assurance of aseptic preparation services. Experience of developing/maintaining a Quality Management System, including investigation of errors and deviations Demonstrable track record of achieving objectives set by senior management.
Desirable
Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals. Experience in the manufacturing of PET or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals Experience of managing staff Experience of involvement in clinical trial activities Experience in introducing new services in clinical setting
Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential
Able to accurately perform complex calculation and interpret complex data. Able to provide and support the training and development of radiopharmacy staff Confident at making informed decision Excellent written / oral communication skills Able to produce complex reports and procedures / research documents Able to communicate with staff at all levels from a wide range of disciplines Clear understanding of national radiopharmacy / pharmacy / nuclear medicine standards Excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills, evidence of ability to deliver objectives within a complex agenda Able to work unsupervised
Desirable
Clear understanding of current NHS issues and a knowledge of the nuclear medicine development agenda
Other Requirements Essential
Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role Able to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role Able to work well and calmly under pressure Reliable and good team worker Good general health, not claustrophobic Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals Highly computer literate Positive approach and enthusiasm Resilience
Desirable
Have a UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)