Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who is looking to further their career in Healthcare.

The Radiopharmacy unit is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join our friendly and dynamic team to provide a high quality radiopharmaceutical service. The role as a Radiopharmacy Production Assistant would be ideal for someone with a background in Pharmacy Technical services, Nuclear Medicine or Good Manufacturing Practice. For the right candidate who shows an aptitude for the job we would encourage further training to help with future career development.

The Addenbrookes CUH strives to innovate and improve care to patients. You will be part of a team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service. The prime function of the department is the preparation of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.

Our aim is to provide our valued staff with training to become skilled, competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development of our facilities to meet regulatory requirements and the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.

We welcome applicants who are willing to be part of a team in a department where the role is diverse, Radiopharmacy experience advantageous but not compulsory as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

•    Perform general duties in Radiopharmacy. Primarily performing and maintaining a high level of hygiene in all areas of the Radiopharmacy. 
•    Help with transfer sanitisation of manufacturing materials into the clean room. Participate in preparing cleanroom gowns for laundry. 
•    Arrange the safe disposal of radioactive materials. 
•    Other duties to support a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the timely dispatch of radioactive products. 
•    To provide dispensing support and dispensing checks. Routine daily constancy checks of all dose calibrators. Top up of all blank labels. 

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.