Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? We have an exciting opportunity in the Radiopharmacy Department at Addenbrooke's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our innovative, patient-focused team--even if you don't have direct experience in Radiopharmacy.
We welcome applications from pharmacists from community or hospital or recently qualified pharmacist, as well as those with experience in aseptic services, who are eager to expand their skills and explore a fulfilling role in Radiopharmacy. This position is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and developing new skills in a supportive environment.
Role Highlights:
As the Pharmacist or Radiopharmaceutical Scientist, you'll play a leading role in the future of our Radiopharmacy Department. Working within a team of highly professional and dedicated staff, your contributions will help shape the quality and delivery of our radiopharmaceutical services. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive training to help you become confident and proficient in all aspects of your role, from technical skills to advanced regulatory knowledge.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with the QA Manager to support and maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards for 'Specials' licensed medicines. Help the team meet all Medicines Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensing and safety requirements. Analyse and evaluate environmental conditions, identify trends, and take corrective actions as necessary, including basic microorganism identification. Work closely with the Quality Control lab on specific organism identification and manage deviations within the Deviation Management System. Partner with the Production Manager to plan and develop production methods, focusing on the manufacture of technetium and gallium-based radiopharmaceuticals. Participate in the training, teaching, and supervision of non-Radiopharmacy staff, ensuring safe aseptic techniques and proper handling of gallium and other radiopharmaceuticals. Contribute to radiopharmaceutical research projects and clinical trials, supporting innovation within the department.
What We Offer: A commitment to your learning and professional development, providing the skills and training needed to excel in Radiopharmacy, even if this is a new field for you. A welcoming, collaborative team environment that values innovative working and the development of our facilities to meet the growing needs of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Degree in appropriate science subject e.g. Master of Pharmacy degree, Membership of a professional body e.g. GPhC or RSC
Experience
Essential Previous experience in Pharmacy or Nuclear Medicine Sound understanding of GMP and QA processes Experience of undertaking internal and external GMP audits Project management experience, including involvement of multi-disciplinary teams Experience of formal documentation and report writing Customer service experience in acute or 'Just in time services'
Knowledge
Essential Specialist knowledge of Nuclear Medicine or Pharmacy such as Aseptic production and quality control Excellent knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice Well-developed problem solving skills Understanding of environmental monitoring techniques and data implications Sound knowledge of environmental micro-organisms Well-developed IT skills, knowledge of electronic quality management systems
Skills
Essential Well-developed manual dexterity and handling using personal protective equipment e.g. shielding devices and/or hazardous products Ability to visually examine and discriminate radiopharmaceutical products during inspections Ability to perform complex QA/QC protocols/tasks accurately and timely to define local procedures
Additional Requirements
Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent. Able to stand or sit (up to two hours a day continuously) in a confined space whilst undertaking QC sampling and preparing radiopharmaceuticals
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ #J-18808-Ljbffr
We welcome applications from pharmacists from community or hospital or recently qualified pharmacist, as well as those with experience in aseptic services, who are eager to expand their skills and explore a fulfilling role in Radiopharmacy. This position is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and developing new skills in a supportive environment.
Role Highlights:
As the Pharmacist or Radiopharmaceutical Scientist, you'll play a leading role in the future of our Radiopharmacy Department. Working within a team of highly professional and dedicated staff, your contributions will help shape the quality and delivery of our radiopharmaceutical services. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive training to help you become confident and proficient in all aspects of your role, from technical skills to advanced regulatory knowledge.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with the QA Manager to support and maintain the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards for 'Specials' licensed medicines. Help the team meet all Medicines Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensing and safety requirements. Analyse and evaluate environmental conditions, identify trends, and take corrective actions as necessary, including basic microorganism identification. Work closely with the Quality Control lab on specific organism identification and manage deviations within the Deviation Management System. Partner with the Production Manager to plan and develop production methods, focusing on the manufacture of technetium and gallium-based radiopharmaceuticals. Participate in the training, teaching, and supervision of non-Radiopharmacy staff, ensuring safe aseptic techniques and proper handling of gallium and other radiopharmaceuticals. Contribute to radiopharmaceutical research projects and clinical trials, supporting innovation within the department.
What We Offer: A commitment to your learning and professional development, providing the skills and training needed to excel in Radiopharmacy, even if this is a new field for you. A welcoming, collaborative team environment that values innovative working and the development of our facilities to meet the growing needs of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Degree in appropriate science subject e.g. Master of Pharmacy degree, Membership of a professional body e.g. GPhC or RSC
Experience
Essential Previous experience in Pharmacy or Nuclear Medicine Sound understanding of GMP and QA processes Experience of undertaking internal and external GMP audits Project management experience, including involvement of multi-disciplinary teams Experience of formal documentation and report writing Customer service experience in acute or 'Just in time services'
Knowledge
Essential Specialist knowledge of Nuclear Medicine or Pharmacy such as Aseptic production and quality control Excellent knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice Well-developed problem solving skills Understanding of environmental monitoring techniques and data implications Sound knowledge of environmental micro-organisms Well-developed IT skills, knowledge of electronic quality management systems
Skills
Essential Well-developed manual dexterity and handling using personal protective equipment e.g. shielding devices and/or hazardous products Ability to visually examine and discriminate radiopharmaceutical products during inspections Ability to perform complex QA/QC protocols/tasks accurately and timely to define local procedures
Additional Requirements
Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent. Able to stand or sit (up to two hours a day continuously) in a confined space whilst undertaking QC sampling and preparing radiopharmaceuticals
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ #J-18808-Ljbffr
