Band 8a Senior Radiopharmacist / Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

We are looking for a pharmacist / scientist to join our radiopharmacy team. The successful candidate will provide specialised GMP and quality assurance services within the Radiopharmacy manufacturing service for established and novel SPECT and PET radiopharmaceuticals. You must have advanced knowledge and experience working within an aseptic environment and advanced knowledge of cleanrooms and associated equipment, Pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems and the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice. You must haveexpertise and practical knowledge in Quality assurance and Quality Management. You must be highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to lead and motivate staff as well as collaborate with others. You should have a flexible 'hands on' approach to routine work, able to multi-task, possess creative problem solving skills and the motivation to adopt and drive change. You will also assist in training, education and research activities including involvement in clinical trials. This post will provide the opportunity to apply and build upon existing experience in aseptic services, and lead on projects / new products / service aspects. Experience in the production of radiopharmaceuticals and working in a MHRA licensed manufacturing facility would be beneficial.Registration within a regulated profession is required as per Personal Specification.Main duties of the jobTo support maintaining, monitoring and developing quality assurance and general day to day supervision and aspects of the provision and delivery of the Radiopharmacy service. To maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System of the Radiopharmacy service which is a requirement of EU Good Manufacturing Practice and the Manufacturer's Specials Licence issued by the Medicinesand Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). To act as an authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals To carry out production and quality control duties fordiagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. To develop, implement and follow measures and systems for maintaining compliance with quality assurance, relevant legislation, guidelines, protocols and SOPs. To be designated by the Trust as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and as a Classified Worker under the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR).About usThe Radiopharmacy unit is situated within the Nuclear Medicine department, supplying a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, under MHRA Licences. We are actively involved in a number of clinical trials and are one of the few UK hospitals to provide a Ga-68 peptide service. The post-holder will be a key member of a team of pharmacists, scientists and technicians, and part of a wider Nuclear medicine department team of clinicians, physicists, nuclear medicine technologists, administration and clerical staff. You will also work with nursing staff, academic andcommercial organisations.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo support maintaining, monitoring and developing quality assurance and general day to day supervision and aspects of the provision and delivery of the Radiopharmacy service. To maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System of the Radiopharmacy service which is a requirement of EU Good Manufacturing Practice and the Manufacturers Specials Licence issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). To act as an authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals To carry out aseptic production and quality control duties for of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. To develop, implement and follow measures and systems for maintaining compliance with quality assurance, relevant legislation, guidelines, protocols and SOPs. To be designated by the Trust as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and as a Classified Worker under the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRRPerson SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationsEssential
Professional registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or as a Clinical Scientist with the Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC). Post-graduate qualification (MSc level) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field IR(ME)R training record
Desirable
Holds Qualified Person status on one of the statutory Registers of Eligible Qualified Persons Membership of an appropriate professional body (Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine). European Association of Nuclear Medicine Postgraduate Certificate in Radiopharmacy / Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field Professional knowledge acquired through first degree in a pharmacy or chemistry-related discipline.
ExperienceEssential
Significant operational experience working within a conventional Radiopharmacy, to include at least 2 years recent experience at Band 7 or equivalent Experience of aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals using isolators in a licensed GMP facility. Experience of specification and monitoring of environment / equipment / products relevant to radiopharmacy. Experience of maintaining a Quality Management System, including change control, investigation of errors and deviations. Experience of managing staff. Experience of personal career involvement in operational management of radiopharmacy service provision Experience in supporting new service development Experience in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedure for new processes or new equipment.
Desirable
Experience in the manufacturing and quality testing of 68Ga radiopharmaceuticals using manual and automated synthesis system methods for clinical use. Experience of involvement in clinical trial related activities. Experience as authorised releasing officer for radiopharmaceuticals. Experience in budget management
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free Hospital London NW3 2QGAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 391-RFL-5952950-B
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