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Lead Technician - Technical Lead - Radiopharmacy

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

BRADFORD, BD9 6RJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 November 2026

15 days left

Job description

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 1...

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a key managerial role within the production team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Radiopharmacy Department. The team manufacture sterile diagnostic radiolabelled tracers within a clean room environment for hospital patients with various conditions.

The job would suit an experienced pharmacy technician or qualified experienced clinical pharmaceutical scientist, a normal day in this job is varied and includes the management of the service, being involved in production of radiopharmaceuticals, training of staff, maintaining and improving the pharmaceutical quality system, stock management, ensuring compliance with all regulations including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) and performing Radiation protection supervisor duties.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

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

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

BTH
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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