- B.Sc./Pg.Cert./Pg.Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Clinical Pharmaceutical Science or B.Pharm./M.Pharm. in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered Clinical Technologist with RCT or Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner with AHCS or Registered Clinical (Pharmaceutical) Scientist with HCPC or Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- NVQ Management Qualification
- A-Level Maths and Physics
- Any qualification in Information Technology
- PTQA Qualification
- Minimum of 4 years experience in (i)radiopharmaceutical manufacturing (ii)working in a licensed aseptic manufacturing facility (iii)compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) (iv)working within a formal Quality Management System and developing standard operating procedures
- Experience in safe handling, storage, accumulation, transport and disposal of radioactive materials
- Experience in training and supervision of team members in manufacturing practices
- Team management experience
- Delegated release of products
- Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a radiopharmaceutical service
- Knowledge of EU GMP and validation
- Knowledge of radiation protection
- Aseptic manufacturing in clean rooms
- Ability to perform quality testing on prepared radiopharmaceuticals
- Ability to write standard operating procedures within a quality system
- Excellent report writing skills
- Teaching and training in Radiopharmacy
- Good knowledge of radiopharmaceutical chemistry and research techniques
- Team management
- Radioactive waste management
Clerical Officer - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are enquiring for "expression of interest" in a fixed-term radiopharmacy production manager (3 months) to work alongside the current radiopharmacy production manager (until their departure) as a hand-over / continuity position.
Main duties of the job
Nuclear Medicine is a highly specialised service providing radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic investigations, radionuclide therapy and bone densitometry services to patients in the South West Wales Area.
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 of radiopharmaceuticals, and with some limited involvement in non-imaging diagnostic investigations and radionuclide therapy. 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").
Nuclear Medicine at Singleton is a friendly and progressive service. The Department is accredited by IPEM for training and has links to Swansea and Cardiff Universities through research and formal academic teaching. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training in Nuclear Medicine will be provided to a suitable candidate.
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.
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Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable