This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to take a leading role in the development and delivery of the Radiopharmacy service across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Radiopharmacist to provide strategic, managerial, and professional leadership to the Radiopharmacy team.
The Radiopharmacy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is a purpose-built facility delivering a wide range of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging, therapy, clinical trials (including investigational medicinal products), and blood labelling.
As Deputy Chief Radiopharmacist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. You will support the development of clinical expertise within the team and lead on the implementation of new technologies, as well as the preparation and clinical application of new radiopharmaceuticals.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual with substantial experience in aseptic services and radiopharmacy. You will bring a clear vision for the development of the Radiopharmacy’s quality assurance and control services, helping to position the department as a centre of excellence aligned with our state-of-the-art facilities.
You will support the Chief Radiopharmacist in providing strategic and operational leadership for the Radiopharmacy service, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and the delivery of high-quality radiopharmaceuticals across LUHFT and the Cheshire & Merseyside region.
Your responsibilities will span strategic planning, operational management, and regulatory compliance. This includes supporting both the Production and Quality teams in the manufacture, quality control, assurance, release, and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes, ensuring adherence to GMP, IRR17, IRMER, ADR, and MHRA requirements. If required, you may be named on the MHRA Specials Licence as a Production Manager or Quality Controller.
You will provide line management and professional support to staff within either the Production or Quality Control teams, including training, appraisals, and service planning, while maintaining flexibility to respond to service needs across both functions. You will also contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of the Radiopharmacy Quality Management System, ensuring robust SOPs, validation processes, and CAPA management. As a releasing pharmacist, you will take responsibility for the final release of both radioactive and non-radioactive products
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dariusz Osowski Job title: Chief Radiopharmacist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07787198746