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Job summary

Main area
Radiopharmacy / Nuclear Medicine
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Work between 6 am and 6 pm
Hours
Full time - 31.5 hours per week (Work pattern to be discussed with radiopharmacy production manager)
Job ref
130-HS033-0825
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nuclear Medicine, Singleton Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2025 23:59

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Senior Clinical Technologist / Production Supervisor (Radiopharmacy)

Band 6

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 will be part of a highly skilled team working within the Radiopharmacy, providing a wide range of radiolabelled products to numerous Nuclear Medicine departments within South Wales. They will be required to manage and undertake a full range of technical activities involved in the day to day running of the Radiopharmacy, including radiopharmaceutical manufacture and blood labelling services as directed by the Radiopharmacy Production Manager.

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

Monitor process, product, and performance of all equipment in the clean room, carrying out investigations to assess the quality, effectiveness and economy of Radiopharmacy services, and plan and implement any changes to the service as a result.

Contribute to the maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality System, specifically in terms of staff and environmental contamination monitoring, and will be overall responsible for the security and safe handling of all raw materials and products, including drugs and hazardous materials, during production.

Provide training for junior staff members, trainees and students within Radiopharmacy.

Will be involved in the reviewing, writing and implementation of standard operating procedures for both radiolabelling of ‘cold’ pharmaceutical products and radiolabelled blood products.

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

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

 

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

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Level 6 qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent with relevant experience Or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area e.g. Nuclear Medicine or Pharmaceutical.
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements, and of the legislation and requirements that need to be adhered to within the radiopharmacy environment.
  • Experience working in a MHRA Licenced Manufacturing Unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Leeds University, Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM).
  • Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution.
  • Experience of handling and manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
  • Good organisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
  • Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.

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

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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
01782 285295
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