Senior Radiopharmacy QA Officer

Senior Radiopharmacy QA Officer
The closing date is 11 August 2026

Job summary
The Radiopharmacy provides diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals across the Southwest of England. The Senior Radiopharmacy QA Officer is a senior member of the Radiopharmacy Quality Team, working under the department's Manufacturer's (Specials) Licence to support the safe and efficient manufacture, quality assurance and supply of radiopharmaceutical products.

The Radiopharmacy department is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation. The Senior Radiopharmacy QA Officer will play a key role in driving improvements and supporting innovation as well as ensuring the continued delivery of the service.

Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Radiopharmacy Systems Manager, theSenior Radiopharmacy QA Officer will support the implementation, maintenance, validation and continuous improvement of the Radiopharmacy Software System, act as a first point of contact for routine system queries and troubleshooting, and escalate issues to the Radiopharmacy Systems Manager.

Working closely with the Radiopharmacy Quality Lead and Deputy Quality Lead, the post holder will also coordinate quality assurance activities, oversee maintenance and quality control testing schedules, maintain quality documentation and records, support investigations and audits, and ensure that quality systems remain compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.

In addition, the post holder will undertake specialist radiopharmacy production activities in accordance with GMP, departmental procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements to support service resilience.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-DT0036-LMG
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to Job Description and Person Specification

All work will be undertaken in specialist aseptic clean room facilities which we are required to operate under strict regulatory rules. The guidelines covering the operation of these aseptic facilities mean that staff members with certain long term or recurrent medical or health conditions, such as gastrointestinal or skin conditions, can represent a risk of microbial contamination which therefore precludes access to the clean room. For candidates information, our Occupational Health team will carry out an assessment at the stage when conditional offers are made. The assessment will consider whether any candidate would not be able to work in an aseptic facility and/or whether any candidate would be able to work in an aseptic facility with any restrictions or reasonable adjustments.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to Job Description and Person Specification

All work will be undertaken in specialist aseptic clean room facilities which we are required to operate under strict regulatory rules. The guidelines covering the operation of these aseptic facilities mean that staff members with certain long term or recurrent medical or health conditions, such as gastrointestinal or skin conditions, can represent a risk of microbial contamination which therefore precludes access to the clean room. For candidates information, our Occupational Health team will carry out an assessment at the stage when conditional offers are made. The assessment will consider whether any candidate would not be able to work in an aseptic facility and/or whether any candidate would be able to work in an aseptic facility with any restrictions or reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Science degree or relevant experience

Desirable

• Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of further training & development in aseptic services or willingness to undertake further training e.g. PTQA or STP qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Good practical skills with ability to work accurately and neatly
• Exceptional communication, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Highly computer literate (IT experience with spreadsheets and databases)
• Good attention to detail
• Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing/sitting for long period dispensing
• Ability to review and interpret quality documentation and maintain accurate records in accordance with GMP requirements

Desirable

• Good understanding of guidance (national and international) standards relating to Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practice

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing (licensed) in hospital setting including radiopharmaceutical and/or aseptic dispensing (at least 2 years GMP)
• Experience of working in a team and independently
• Experience of quality assurance systems, document control, audits or GMP compliance activities

Personal qualities
Essential

• Exceptional communication, time management and prioritisation skills
• Able to make decisions, work independently, self-motivate and use initiative
• Able to be helpful, work collaboratively and be supportive within a team
• Respectful to others, treat everyone as an individual
• Attention to detail
• Willing to learn, open to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Radiopharmacy Systems Manager, Claire Atkinson, View email address on meeveem.com