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Main area
Nuclear Medicine & Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Any time between 6 am and 6 pm as demanded by service.)
Job ref
130-PST065-0825
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Singleton Hospital Radiopharmacy
Town
Swansea
Salary
£56,514 - £63,623 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2025 23:59

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Radiopharmacy Production Manager

Band 8a

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy,  bone densitometry, a mobile PET-CT service, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities.  The post holder manage operations and a highly skilled team working within the Radiopharmacy (under full compliant GMP as outlined by our MHRA "specials" license), providing a wide range of radiolabelled products to numerous Nuclear Medicine departments within South Wales. They will be required to manage a full range of technical activities involved in the day to day running of the Radiopharmacy, including radiopharmaceutical manufacture and blood labelling services.

This post involves complex and specialised technical work, handling radioactive substances and dealing with the hazards associated with ionising radiation on a daily basis. 

“NHS Wales Pharmacy provision will gradually transition to a centralised Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) service hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). 

The current service provided by “NAME OF HEALTH BOARD” and its employees will transfer to NWSSP in line with the transition period. 

Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Main duties of the job

Radiopharmaceutical manufacture is carried out under a Manufacturer’s Specials Licence issued by the MHRA.  The post holder will be the named Production Manager on the ‘Specials’ Licence for the Radiopharmacy service. 

 The post holder will lead a highly skilled team involved in the preparation and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals.  The post holder will be required to manage the Radiopharmacy Quality System and ensure that the Radiopharmacy operates according to the terms of its ‘Specials’ Licence and in line with EU Directive 2003/94/EC (the “GMP Directive”).

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • B.Sc./PGCert./Pg. Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Clinical Pharmaceutical Science or B.Pharm./M.Pharm. in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or other relevant professional body
  • ILM Level 5 or Diploma level qualification in management or equivalent management experience
Desirable criteria
  • Technician Accuracy Checking Qualification
  • Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge of areas of technical services including aseptic preparation, MHRA “Specials” manufacturing and Wholesale Dealer Activities.
  • Extensive knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations relating to Radiopharmacy practices.
  • Experience of staff training and workforce development
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of dealing with external suppliers and customers
  • Demonstratable engagement with project and change management.

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of specialist knowledge of radiopharmacy. Understanding of future strategy in technical services. Knowledge of key digital systems such as Q-Pulse, Wellsky, MRS, Isostock. Ability to liaise with other team leaders internal and external to organisation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work as team or under own initiative. Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Able to work hours flexibly, between the hours of 6am – 6:00pm
  • Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Prof Neil Hartman
Job title
Head of Nuclear Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 285295
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