An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone who is looking to further their career in Healthcare. The Radiopharmacy unit is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join our friendly and dynamic team to provide a high quality radiopharmaceutical service. The role as a Radiopharmacy Technician would be ideal for someone with a background in Pharmacy Technical services, Nuclear Medicine or Good Manufacturing Practice. For the right candidate who shows an aptitude for the job we would encourage further training to help with future career development. The Addenbrookes CUH strives to innovate and improve care to patients. You will be part of a team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service. The prime function of the unit is the preparation of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards. Our aim is to provide our valued staff with training to become skilled, competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development of our facilities to meet regulatory requirements and the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation. We welcome applicants who are willing to be part of a team in a very unit where the role is diverse, Radiopharmacy experience advantageous but not compulsory as full training will be given. Perform duties in Radiopharmacy to aid the safe and efficient preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapies indication for patients across the region. • Responsible for assisting the Radiopharmacy Production Manager, Quality System Manager and the Head of Radiopharmacy in the provision and development of Radiopharmacy Services within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. • Performs and coordinates technical duties to ensure smooth running of the Radiopharmacy Unit ensuring supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patients at Cambridge University Hospitals and other hospitals requesting the service. • Participates in the maintenance of the Radiopharmacy documentation system for the facility, equipment and environment. • Undertakes training of students, trainees, and other junior staff including Assistant Technical Officer in the Radiopharmacy Unit. • Undertakes the highly specialised quality control systems for the manufactured radiopharmaceuticals in close cooperation with the Radiopharmacy Production Manager. Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th April 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 9th May 2024 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024