• Job Description

  Req#: C9387-25-0806?language=en&page=245&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  About us

  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.

  Date posted

  01 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £36,483 a year Band 4 to 5 progression post

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  387-DT2109-DA

  Job locations

  Bristol Royal Infirmary

  Marlborough Hill

  Bristol

  BS28HW

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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

  Job description

  Job 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

  • Experience of working in a team
  • IT experience/skills with spreadsheets and databases

  Desirable

  • Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • Aseptic product release
  • 2 years GMP experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • 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

  • Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate

  Desirable

  • Training in Good Manufacturing Practice

  Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a team
  • IT experience/skills with spreadsheets and databases

  Desirable

  • Radiopharmacy and/or aseptic dispensing
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • Aseptic product release
  • 2 years GMP experience

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • 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

  • Qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Graduate

  Desirable

  • Training in Good Manufacturing Practice

  Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Royal Infirmary

  Marlborough Hill

  Bristol

  BS28HW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Royal Infirmary

  Marlborough Hill

  Bristol

  BS28HW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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