Lead Technician - Technical Lead - Radiopharmacy

Closing Date: 08.11.26
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.11.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26

Lead Technician Radiopharmacy, manages the day to day running of the radiopharmacy department ensuring a service can be provided for the Trust (Medical Physics) and external customers.

The radiopharmacy produces sterile ready to administer radioactive tracers for diagnostic imaging and some therapeutic applications. Maintains regulatory compliance with MHRA standards and regulations such as IRR and be a radiation protection supervisor.

To co-ordinate the day to day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service which operates under MHRA Manufacturer's Specials (MS) License, including providing services to the following:

• Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and doses for BTHFT.
• Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits for external customers.
• To deputise for the Production Manager, and subsequently fulfil the MHRA duties described for a Production Manager in the current version of "Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors."
• Work as Radiation Protection Supervisor for department attending meetings as required.
• To maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).
• To ensure the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice are adhered to and always upheld within the radiopharmacy unit.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Band: Band 7 (Agenda for change)

An opportunity has arisen for a key managerial role within the production team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Radiopharmacy Department. The team manufacture sterile diagnostic radio labelled tracers within a clean room environment for hospital patients with various conditions.

The job would suit an experienced pharmacy technician or qualified experienced clinical pharmaceutical scientist, a normal day in this job is varied and includes the management of the service, being involved in production of radiopharmaceuticals, training of staff, maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical quality system, stock management, ensuring compliance with all regulations including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) and performing Radiation protection supervisor duties.

• Significant experience of Technical Pharmacy service delivery with substantial post qualification experience.
• Experience of supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience of working under a Manufacturer's Specials (MS) Licence or "Section 10 Exemption" Aseptic unit
• Experience of working in Radiopharmacy

• Experience of working in a similar role

• Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information
• Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria
• Ability to ensure work is carried out according to departmental and Trust policies and procedures
• Numeracy skills
• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Computer Literate

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of Medicines Management
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical technical…