Deputy Radiopharmacy Production Manager

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team ofClinicalTechnologists as a Deputy Radiopharmacy Production Manager delivering the Nuclear Medicine service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The post holder will assist with the management of the radiopharmacy in order to comply with the Medicines Act 1968, EU Good Manufacturing Practice andEU Directive 2001/83/EC under a Manufacturer's Specials License issued by the Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA.)

The Nuclear Medicine department at UHP offers the broadest range of any department within the South-West. It is a tertiary referral centre for specialist examinations and performs approximately 6,500 examinations of 60 different types each year for both inpatients and outpatients. Research and development is also undertaken at local, national and international levels.

The department consists of 2 consultants, 12 technologists, 3 physicists and an administrative team.

The department carries out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging diagnostic studies as well as some therapy procedures. There is an integrated radiopharmacy for the manufacture of short-lived radiopharmaceuticals and dispensing of intravenous injections which operates under a MHRA specials licence.

The post holder will work in the Nuclear Medicine department taking responsibility for the day-to-day radiopharmacy management tasks and technical and professional support in all aspects of radiopharmaceutical production. In addition to the radiopharmacy role the post holder will also work as a Clinical Technologist within the department maintaining their clinical skills.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Taking responsibility for day to day radiopharmacy management tasks

• Technical and professional support in all aspects of radiopharmaceutical production
• Teaching and assessing other staff and students working in the unit
• Ensuring that all staff working in the radiopharmacy are up to date with validations
• Problem solving technical issues in association with the RPM and RQM
• Taking responsibility for radiopharmacy production in the absence of the RPM
• Assist the RPM with organising equipment service and maintenance and liaising with company representatives remotely and on site
• Assist the RPM with radiochemical purity testing when required.
• Support and assist the RPM with stock control and ordering and sourcing radiopharmacy consumables.
• Assisting the RPM and RQM to ensure that the service meets the needs of the Trust and optimises the use of assets
• Assisting the RPM in the evaluation, purchase and installation of equipment
• Assisting the RPM and RQM to develop the service
• Maintaining own knowledge of compliance and EU/UK legislation
• Assisting the RPM with risk assessments, audits and validations
• Assisting the RPM and RQM in the generation and review of Standard Operating Procedures and other documentation critical to the delivery of the service
• Troubleshoot and assist in the maintenance/use of SPECTra, Isostock, and all IT systems

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

• BSc in Clinical Technology, Radiography or equivalent.
• Demonstrable and robust evidence of a commitment to CPD
• Specialist Course in the Aseptic Preparation/Dispensing of Medicines Course (Leeds) or equivalent.
• HPC Registration or Registered with RCT.
• MSc in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent level of knowledge or experience

• Proven experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures some of which are complex and non-routine.
• Proven experience in Radiopharmacy manufacturing and dispensing
• Proven experience in the labelling of blood cells with radioactive tracers.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines such as IRR17, IRMER, MARS(ARSAC,) MHRA
• Experience of supervisory skills
• Teaching and mentoring

• Good interpersonal skills to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with staff from other professions

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nuclear Medicine, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata

Permanent

Full-time

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Nuclear Medicine, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust