Lead Technician – Technical Lead – Radiopharmacy: Sponsorship Available

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Closing Date: 08.11.26

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 16.11.26

Lead Technician Radiopharmacy, manages the day to day running of the radiopharmacy department ensuring a service can be provided for the Trust (Medical Physics) and external customers.

The radiopharmacy produces sterile ready to administer radioactive tracers for diagnostic imaging and some therapeutic applications. Maintains regulatory compliance with MHRA standards and regulations such as IRR and be a radiation protection supervisor.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the day to day running and operational management of the radiopharmacy service which operates under MHRA Manufacturer’s Specials (MS) License, including providing services to the following:

Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and doses for BTHFT.

Preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits for external customers.

To deputise for the Production Manager, and subsequently fulfil the MHRA duties described for a Production Manager in the current version of “Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors.”

Work as Radiation Protection Supervisor for department attending meetings as required.

To maintain and improve the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS).

To ensure the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice are adhered to and always upheld within the radiopharmacy unit.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of Technical Pharmacy service delivery with substantial post qualification experience.
  • Experience of supervising or mentoring staff
  • Experience of working under a Manufacturer’s Specials (MS) Licence or “Section 10 Exemption” Aseptic unit
  • Experience of working in Radiopharmacy

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information
  • Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria
  • Ability to ensure work is carried out according to departmental and Trust policies and procedures
  • Numeracy skills
  • Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
  • Able to work effectively under pressure
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable attention to detail
  • Computer Literate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Broad knowledge of Medicines Management
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Understanding of Good Clinical Practice
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work (PQS)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or MSc in Clinical Pharmaceutical Practice (or to be within the remaining 6 months of study) or equivalent relevant qualification
  • Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards this
  • Qualified technicians must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have significant post qualification experience. Qualified Healthcare Scientists must be registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council.

Desirable

  • Management qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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