Job summary
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 someone's disease, the therapy that treats it, and the evidence that proves a new treatment works. It's precise, high-stakes work -- and you'll see exactly where it lands.

We're looking for an experienced technician ready to step up to join our team of 28 people including pharmacists, scientists, technicians and ATO's. You'll be at the bench and in the cleanroom, aseptically preparing diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, running QC and environmental monitoring, and helping deliver a service that supports our own patients and seven external nuclear medicine departments. You'll also line manage our Band 4 and 5 technicians, take charge of day-to-day cleanroom operations, and deputise for the one of our section leads. Beyond the routine, there's real scope to grow with novel radiopharmaceutical development, clinical trials work, and a genuine hand in our Quality Management System -- SOPs, validation, CAPA and self-inspection.

If you want your technical skill to count for something, we'd like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive clinical Radiopharmacy service to the Trust and external purchaser. To provide support to Radiopharmacy clinical trial service to the Trust.
To participate in a range of activities associated with routine and clinical trial work of the Radiopharmacy, including the preparation of radioactive medicinal products, trial documentation and scheduling, and performance of selected in vitro laboratory tests.
To demonstrate an extremely high standard of accuracy and safety.

About us
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.

Details
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 282-S2001

Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification.
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the Senior Radiopharmacy Team.

• On a rotational basis, to undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
• On a rotational basis, to perform a range of in vitro laboratory tests using unsealed sources of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures.
• To calculate results from such tests, and enter the confirmed results on to the Hospital Information System. Responsibility for checking results lies with senior staff in the Radiopharmacy.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• First degree/ Foundation degree in a relevant discipline or EQUIVALENT education and training

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma in Radiopharmacy or equivalent knowledge and expertise in the field

Experience
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 and 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

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• Good written and 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

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.

Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Marsden - Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact for questions about the job
Radiopharmaceutical Scientist, Ho Wai Khan
HoWai.Kan@rmh.nhs.uk

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