Senior Radiopharmacy Technician
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Job description
The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician is an experienced technical officer within the radiopharmacy service who works under the direction of the Production Manager. The post holder is responsible for undertaking and supporting the safe, accurate and compliant preparation and supply of radiopharmaceuticals within a licensed radiopharmacy and aseptic environment.
The role requires advanced technical knowledge of radiopharmacy and/or aseptic services, together with a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, radiation protection and medicines legislation. The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will act as a senior technical resource on a daytoday basis, supporting junior staff, contributing to the maintenance of high technical standards, and ensuring that agreed procedures and processes are followed. The post holder is not responsible for overall production management but plays an important supporting role in the delivery of a highquality radiopharmacy service.
The post holder will undertake the aseptic preparation, production, dispensing and supply of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with GMP, IRR/IR(ME)R, MHRA guidance and local standard operating procedures. They will perform and support production inprocess checks to ensure that products meet defined specifications prior to release by an authorised individual. The role includes the accurate completion of production, environmental and batch documentation in line with procedural requirements, and the safe and correct operation of cleanroom and radiopharmacy facilities and equipment within approved and validated systems. The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will act as a source of technical advice within their scope of practice, referring complex or nonroutine issues to the Production Manager or radiopharmacist as appropriate.
The post holder will work in accordance with approved SOPs, protocols and risk assessments and will promptly escalate deviations or concerns to the Production Manager. They will assist in the recording and investigation of deviations, incidents and near misses, contributing accurate factual information and technical input as required. The role includes participation in environmental monitoring activities and reporting results in line with agreed procedures. The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will support audits, inspections and regulatory visits by ensuring documentation and work areas are maintained to the required standard and by providing technical information when requested.
As a senior member of the technical team, the post holder will provide daytoday technical guidance and support to radiopharmacy and aseptic technical staff, including trainees and less experienced technicians. They will support training and competency assessment activities as delegated by the Production Manager or radiopharmacist and will act as a role model for safe practice, GMP compliance and professional behaviour within the radiopharmacy environment.
The Senior Radiopharmacy Technician will support the implementation of new or revised SOPs, protocols and processes as agreed by the Production Manager. They will assist with validation, commissioning and change control activities by undertaking delegated practical and documentation tasks and will contribute ideas for service improvement and efficiency based on practical experience, raising suggestions through appropriate channels.
The post holder is expected to maintain uptodate technical knowledge and skills relevant to radiopharmacy and aseptic services. They will comply with Trust policies, health and safety requirements and equality and diversity principles and will undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as required by the Production Manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Scientific Manufacturing Technician Level 3
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or The Science Council for Registered Science Technician
- King's College London (KCL) Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
- KCL Advanced Radiopharmacy course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduated MSc/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in Radiopharmacy or Aseptic S10 or MS special licence units.
- Experience in Education and Training within GMP and Radiopharmacy environment
Desirable
- Experience in validation of equipment
- Experience in validation of processes
- Experience in project management and service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Good practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations
Desirable
- Good practical knowledge of IRR17
- Good practical knowledge or IR(ME)R 2017 regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulation
- Good practical knowledge of Radiopharmacy preparation
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal skills
- Good written communication skills
- Logical thought processes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Problem solving and decision making
- Good IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer software used in Radiopharmacy
Desirable
- Quick learner/Proactive approach
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and of acquiring new skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to the development of others
About the employer
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.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.