Radiopharmacy Assistant Technical Officer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Radiopharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiopharmacy Assistant Technical Officer within the Radiopharmacy team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. This is a newly created position to support expansion in service.
The post offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to acquire knowledge working in a cleanroom, and develop their organisational and team working skills. The radiopharmacy works with a range of internal and external customers, procurement, stores and suppliers.
The Radiopharmacy team consists of 19 staff who are involved at different levels to ensure clinical services flow seamlessly. You can meet the Team and tour the facility at a touch of your finger-tip by clicking on the video link below:

Ideally, the applicant should have NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in cleanroom work is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided to applicants
It is a requirement of the job that the post holder is available to start work between 05:00 – 08:30 on a rotational basis
If you like what you see in the video, and would like to find out more, please contact Camila Marque on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk for an informal discussion in the first instance.

This post is particularly suitable for those looking for experience in a hands-on operational GMP workplace.
You will gain a thorough understanding of working in a hospital pharmacy clean room environment and must be prepared to take your learning forward in order to contribute to the quality management system in addition to the manufacturing activity

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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

2.1 Assist in the maintenance of the Radiopharmacy Cleanroom Suite as defined in Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2017 – ‘The Orange Guide’) and to comply with requirements of our Specials and IMP licenses.
2.2 Become familiar with Standard Operating Procedures and COSHH forms for the Radiopharmacy.
2.3 Complete the in-house training programme and the in-house accreditation programme according to grade and responsibility.
2.4 Gain an in-depth knowledge and skill in the handling of Radiopharmaceuticals.
2.5 Assemble and spray and wipe products using aseptic technique in a grade A environment.
2.6 Dispense, label and assist in the distribution of Radiopharmaceuticals to couriers and internal teams.
2.7 Pack Radioactive Transport Boxes ready for handover to couriers.
2.8 Dispose of Radiopharmacy waste appropriately according to SOP.
2.9 Cleaning of the Radiopharmacy Cleanroom Suite and equipment as required (all staff).
2.10 Occasionally to participate with early shifts as required to meet service provisions.
2.11 Liaise with the clinical trial team on the manufacturing requirements of clinical trial products.
2.12 Contribute to the development and transfer of new Radiopharmaceuticals into the manufacturing process.

This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025

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