Radiopharmacy Technician
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustSutton, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust based in Sutton. The advertised salary is £36,943 to £44,900. Applications close on 19 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
At The Royal Marsden, radiopharmacy sits right at the start of the cancer pathway. The doses you prepare before dawn become the scan that stages someo...
To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchaser. To provide support to Radiopharmacy clinical trial service to the TrustTo participate in a range of activities associated with routine & clinical trial work of theRadiopharmacy, including the preparation of radioactive medicinal products, trial documentationand scheduling, and performance of selected in vitro laboratory test.To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the SeniorRadiopharmacy Team.
On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic andtherapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms ofStandard Operating Procedures.On a rotational basis, to perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed sources ofradioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.To calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the HospitalInformation System. Responsibility for checking results lies with senior staff in theRadiopharmacy.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Essential: - First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training
Desirable: - Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge & expertise in the field
Essential: - At least 1 year experience at Band 4 or equivalent in radiopharmacy or aseptic setting; - Experience of aseptic manufacturing techniques for sterile medicinal products; - Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice & Good Clinical Practice standards
Desirable: - Experience of aseptic manufacturing operations for preparation of radiopharmaceuticals; - Experience of handling radioactive materials; - Experience working in Clinical Trial setting
Essential: - Good written / oral communication skills; - Must be able to work unsupervised and under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail; - Able to work to Standard Operating Procedures; - High level of numeracy and computer literacy; - Ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the Department; - Good time management
How this role compares
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