Job description

Job responsibilities

looking for will need the following.

Knowledge of radiation protection

One who has worked with Tc-99m, In-111, Lu-177, I-123, Ra-223 isotopes.

Has knowledge on performing radiochemical purity test.

Understanding of Type A packages

Understanding of disinfectants or cleaning regimes required in an aseptic unit.

Preparation of radiopharmaceutical is desired but may take up to 6 weeks to train the candidate as they need to perform a media fill test 3 times and results can take 2 weeks to come back all results need to be clear of contamination before manufacturing can begin.

To prepare and package a range of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and requires:

Transcribing from product Request Sheets into the Batch Book, preparing work sheets and labels using computer systems, calculating formulas, recording information for components used.

Assembling raw materials and consumables ready for preparation.

Using a disinfectant solution to prepare drugs and consumables for use in the clean rooms, to ensure they are free from contamination.

Preparing sterile medicines using designated aseptic processing equipment and approved aseptic techniques, according to departmental procedure and written methods.

Measuring and recording manufactured radiopharmaceuticals.

Labelling and packaging finished products.

To carry out environmental plate monitoring of rooms and isolators.

To carry out final product testing (radiochemical purity testing)

To be involved in the cleaning of clean rooms and isolators according to procedures in line with regulatory standards.

Cleaning of laboratory equipment.

To be involved in disposal of radioactive waste

Receiving stock into the department.

Sending back generators to suppliers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• looking for will need the following.
• 1. Knowledge of radiation protection
• 2. One who has worked with Tc-99m, In-111, Lu-177, I-123, Ra-223 isotopes.
• 3. Has knowledge on performing radiochemical purity test.
• 4. Understanding of Type A packages
• 5. Understanding of disinfectants or cleaning regimes required in an aseptic unit.

Desirable

• looking for will need the following.
• 1. Knowledge of radiation protection
• 2. One who has worked with Tc-99m, In-111, Lu-177, I-123, Ra-223 isotopes.
• 3. Has knowledge on performing radiochemical purity test.
• 4. Understanding of Type A packages
• 5. Understanding of disinfectants or cleaning regimes required in an aseptic unit.

Experience

Essential

• looking for will need the following.
• 1. Knowledge of radiation protection
• 2. One who has worked with Tc-99m, In-111, Lu-177, I-123, Ra-223 isotopes.
• 3. Has knowledge on performing radiochemical purity test.
• 4. Understanding of Type A packages
• 5. Understanding of disinfectants or cleaning regimes required in an aseptic unit.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

NHS Professionals

Southampton General Hospita

Tremona Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)