Radiopharmacy Technician

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician roles to join the team at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. These newly created posts support the expansion of our services and offer a fantastic opportunity for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to develop their skills in aseptic production. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of technicians and radiopharmaceutical scientists, receiving hands‑on training and support.

• The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharmaceutical services to internal departments and external hospitals.
• Services include manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; in‑vitro laboratory services; clinical trials; and quality assurance.
• The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure seamless delivery of clinical services.

• Provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchasers.
• Participate in routine work of the Radiopharmacy, including preparation of radioactive medicinal products and selected in‑vitro laboratory tests.
• Demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
• On a rotational basis, undertake routine aseptic production of diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain suitable levels of both stock and non‑stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
• Dispatch radioactive materials to external purchasers in compliance with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road.
• Contribute to the teaching of Radiopharmacy to Nuclear Medicine/Physics staff as required.

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