An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician 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 offers 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 role requires working to extremely high standards of accuracy within strict time constraints, with the ability to problem-solve effectively when challenges arise.
About the Department
The Radiopharmacy holds both MS and MIA(IMP) licences and provides a comprehensive range of radiopharmaceutical services to both internal departments and external hospitals. Our services include:
- Manufacturing, dispensing, and quality control of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- In Vitro laboratory services
- Clinical trials
- Quality Assurance
The team consists of 20 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively to ensure the seamless delivery of clinical services.
To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchasers.
To participate in a range of activities associated with routine work of the Radiopharmacy, including the preparation of radioactive medicinal products and performance of selected in vitro laboratory test.
To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification
On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
To maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
To dispatch radioactive materials to external purchasers in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road.
To contribute to the teaching of Radiopharmacy to Nuclear Medicine/Physics staff as required.
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