Job vacancy: Radiopharmacy Technician, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton

Job summary

Main area: Radiopharmacy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job ref: 282-SB1190

Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Marsden Hospital
Town: Sutton
Salary: £35,763 - £43,466 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/02/2026 23:59

Radiopharmacy Technician

NHS AfC: Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification

On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
To maintain suitable levels of both stock and non-stock items in the Radiopharmacy, as defined in Standard Operating Procedures.
To dispatch radioactive materials to external purchasers in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road.
To contribute to the teaching of Radiopharmacy to Nuclear Medicine/Physics staff as required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training

Desirable criteria

Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Registration with GPhC

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products
Experience gained at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting
Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice standards

Desirable criteria

Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
Experience of handling radioactive materials

Other

Essential criteria

Able to work early (5:00-13:30) and late shift (08:30-17:00) for prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
Must be able to comply with the requirements for working in the cleanroom environment

Skills Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Must be able to work unsupervised and under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures
High level of numeracy and computer literacy
Good oral communication skills
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the Department
Good time management

Other

Essential criteria

Good team worker
Able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with moderate lifting and standing for long period dispensing.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

London Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage Foundation

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Manoj Ojha

Job title

Radiopharmaceutical Scientist

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

020 8661 3292

Additional information

Take a virtual tour and meet our friendly, diverse team by watching our video:
https://vimeo.com/696048028

Contact Information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Manoj Ojha on 020 8661 3292 for an informal discussion.

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Radiopharmacy Technician

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