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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
looking for will need the following.
- Qualifications
1. Knowledge of radiation protection
- Qualifications
2. One who has worked with Tc-99m, In-111, Lu-177, I-123, Ra-223 isotopes.
- Qualifications
3. Has knowledge on performing radiochemical purity test.
- Qualifications
4. Understanding of Type A packages
- Qualifications
5. Understanding of disinfectants or cleaning regimes required in an aseptic unit.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician to work full time for a period of 4 months within Radiopharmacy team in University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
- Date posted: 16 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: Depending on experience Pay between Band 5 to 6
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 4 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: M0042-26-0277
- Job locations: NHS Professionals, Southampton General Hospita, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom, Southampton University Hospital Nhs Trust, Tremona Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy technician with NHS Professionals Limited in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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