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Job requirements
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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant experience within Radiopharmacy or similar service, including relevant experience at senior level
- Experience
Significant post-qualification experience working in a NHS hospital pharmacy (MHRA Specials licensed or Section 10), or in the pharmaceutical industry. This to include involvement in operational management and development of a pharmacy quality management system
- Experience
Thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Education and Qualifications
A degree in a physical, biological or other suitable science (e.g. physics, chemistry, pharmacy) or equivalent at 2ii or above
- Education and Qualifications
Statutory professional registration (HCPC or GPhC)
- Education and Qualifications
Post-graduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Radiopharmacy or other suitable subject to MSc/MPharm level or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Radiopharmacy
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of radiopharmaceutical production for intravenous administration
Job overview
We seek an experienced and ambitious Head of Radiopharmacy to lead our large, regional, MHRA Specials Licenced Radiopharmacy Service. This is an exciting opportunity to shape service delivery and support the growth of Nuclear Medicine services within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the wider region. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production and supply of radiopharmaceuticals, leading a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
The post-holder also acts as regional coordinator for Radiopharmacies across the South Yorkshire and Humber area and will be key to developing a regional strategy for the future provision of regional radiopharmacy services to improve service delivery, capacity and resilience. They are expected to provide a key link for the region into the UK Radiopharmacy Group.
Face to face interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026.
Departmental tours prior to interview can be arranged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Lead the Radiopharmacy Service and its workforce.
- Ensure compliance with MHRA and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive service development, innovation and quality improvement.
- Work closely with both the Nuclear Medicine Section Head and Technical Manager to manage resources, budgets and workforce planning effectively across the whole service.
- Work closely with Radiopharmacy teams in other Trusts across the region in provision of robust regional radiopharmaceutical supply.
- Support research, education and the introduction of new radiopharmaceuticals.
- Build strong relationships with clinical, scientific and managerial colleagues.
We are looking for a leader with expert radiopharmacy knowledge, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Head of Radiopharmacy with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacy role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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