NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking to recruit a Radiopharmacy Production Manager to join our team in the Highlands.
The Radiopharmacy is based within the Nuclear Medicine Section of Medical Physics at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and, when functional, operates under a Manufacturer's Specials licence issued by the MHRA. The unit manufactures a variety of radiopharmaceuticals solely to the Nuclear Medicine Department, Raigmore Hospital.
The successful postholder will act as the named Production Manager on the MS licence and be responsible for its day to day operation. The licence is currently suspended and this is a great opportunity for someone with drive and experience to work to getting the licenced facility back to providing an essential service to our patients. We hope to re-apply for our licence by the end of 2025.
The postholder is supported by two dedicated Radiopharmacy staff and a rotational pool of production operators. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent knowledge and at least 5 years experience in Radiopharmacy, ideally including management of staff and resources. A specialist qualification in Radiopharmacy would be an advantage.
When operational, the Radiopharmacy operates from 7.00am Monday to Friday, providing the full range of radiopharmaceuticals and a blood labelling service. The unit is purpose built and well equipped with two specialised cleanrooms with manufacturing taking place within a Grade A isolator.
There are close links with the hospital’s Department of Pharmacy and the role is supported by a QC Pharmacist, who is the named QC Manager on the license.
Inverness offers a high standard of living in an area of outstanding natural beauty with unrivalled opportunities to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. The city is easily accessed by road, rail and air.
A relocation package will be considered.
Informal enquiries and visits to the department are encouraged. Please contact Joanne Prosser, Head of Nuclear Medicine (01463 706696). Alternatively email Joanne.Prosser@nhs.scot
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.