Job Title: Radiopharmacy Technician

Grade: Band 5

Trust: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Location: Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Ward/Dept: Nuclear Medicine - Radiopharmacy

Hours: Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri. No bank holiday working required. No weekend working.

Radiopharmacy shifts (7.5 hours) start at either:

05:15

06:15

07:15

08:15

Shifts are on a rota basis

Pay Rates - Day:£20.34

Why might this job interest you?

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust are looking for a Technician to join their small, friendly Radiopharmacy team within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre which is located on the Mount Vernon Hospital site. The licenced radiopharmacy (MHRA Manufacturers Specials Licence) manufactures radiopharmaceuticals for the Cancer Centre and for seven other hospitals in North West London, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. You will be involved in all aspects of the radiopharmacy service and must be flexible and adaptable as manufacture begins at 05:00am with team members working early shifts on a rota system.

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• You should already have training and experience in pharmaceutical aseptic manufacture or radiopharmacy obtained either within a hospital or commercial setting. Further training in radiopharmaceutical practice will be provided.
• There are strict requirements in relation to dress and hygiene whilst working in the radiopharmacy and you must be willing to adhere to these.
• You will carry out the technical duties required for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals to the Trust and its customers, including the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, radiopharmacy environmental monitoring and radiopharmaceutical quality control.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Diploma in nuclear medicine or BSc in pharmaceutical science, life or physical sciences.
• Eligible for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council or other professional organisation such as Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
• Must be able to arrive on-site by 5am without reliance on public transport

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.