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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
Contact
- Address
- Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust
- Recruitment Services
- 10th Floor Enfield Civic Centre
- Silver Street
- Enfield
- London
- EN1 3ES
- Contact Number
- 020 3758 2000
Band 4 to 5 Progressional Radiopharmacy Technician
Accepting applications until: 16-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 16-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Address
- Pond St
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- Nw3 2QG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (06:30-07:30 to 14:30-15:30)
Salary
- Salary
- £34,186 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 4-5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Radiopharmacy
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new band 5 Radiopharmacy Technician position to join the Radiopharmacy team (based in Nuclear Medicine) at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team member with excellent attention to detail and accuracy qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure.
This post will enable you to develop and utilise your skills within the speciality of Radiopharmacy.
Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon the applicants experience relevant to this post. We are looking for candidates that meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on band 5. Applicants that meet the requirements for band 4 will also be considered.
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The post-holder will be required to enable the delivery of a comprehensive, efficient and high quality clinical radiopharmacy service to the Trust and any external customers. The role includes the maintenance of the facility / equipment and aseptic manufacture and QC of a range of radiopharmaceuticals whilst complying with relevant statutory requirements including those related to GMP as defined in the MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and Distributors. The post-holder should have a experience of aseptic manufacturing and/or working with radioactive materials.
Staff are required to work flexible hours as necessary for the service schedule. The normal hours of the department are currently 07:00 – 16:00, and staff work shifts to cover the service, with start times varying between 06:30-07:30. There may be occasions when duties have to be performed at weekends.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based system to avoid disappointment. You can view this here
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus experience/specialist training equivalent to BTEC OR Science Manufacturing Technician -SMT Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing OR • Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Scientific degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician or Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC). OR • Post-graduate qualification (certificate/diploma/MSc) in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field. OR Registered Science Technician -RSsciTech
Aseptic manufacturing Experience
Essential criteria
- Post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing services experience working in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiopharmacy department or experience working in a laboratory environment involving the handling of radioactive materials
- Ability to dispense and/or manufacture pharmaceutical products accurately & aseptically without making errors
- Knowledge of Principles of radiopharmacy and quality control
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence.
- 1 years experience within another NHS organisation
- Principles of Good manufacturing practice, aseptic techniques, good clinical practice, quality assurance, infection control and radiation protection
- Working knowledge of how to operate and maintain isolator technology, clean rooms and dose calibrators.
Experience managing workload
Essential criteria
- Able to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise workload to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Self-motivated & organised & attention to detail
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Desirable criteria
- Able to supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees.
Physical
Essential criteria
- Physically able to participate in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals with highly developed hand-eye coordination, moderate lifting (up to 15kg unaided) and standing for long periods in a restrictive position.
- Good general health, not claustrophobic.
- Standard keyboard skills
- Able to accurately weigh and measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Manual dexterity
Mental
Essential criteria
- Able to operate frequently at high concentration levels, especially calculating doses and technical information.
- Able to accurately perform complex calculations.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to use a variety of means of communication, including face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, internal and external meetings.
- Able to communicate sensitively and negotiate with customers regarding their requirements in light of service capacity issues
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
Desirable criteria
- Excellent written / oral communication skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative, be innovative and develop the role.
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- Enthusiastic and professional approach
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills
Essential criteria
- Manual dexterity / manipulate heavy items associated with radiation protection.
- Good mathematical skills
- Able to accurately weigh / measure materials for pharmaceutical preparations
- Able to communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels with staff and visitors from a wide range of disciplines
- Able to receive, understand and interpret complex information.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and be a good team worker
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to use initiative to solve problems and make decisions independently within own specialist area of competence
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to work different shift times on a rota basis or as and when required. e.g. early (06:30-14:30), middle (07:00-15:30) and late shift (08:00-16:30) for an occasional or prolonged period of time if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role. Weekend working may be required.
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgina Johnson
- Job title
- Chief Radiopharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 7830 2474
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