Job Overview

Position: Radiopharmacy Laboratory Technician
Band: Band 5 (£32,073 to £39,043 per year)
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Usual working hours are 06:00 to 14:00; may include shift patterns and weekend clean participation)
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
Reference Number: 304-1101269

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a conscientious and detail-oriented Band 5 Radiopharmacy Laboratory Technician to join our busy centralised Radiopharmacy team based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Supporting our MHRA-licensed Radiopharmacy unit, you will play an integral role in manufacturing and supplying diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Medicine departments across the West Midlands. This includes involvement in an active Gallium-68 service, clinical trials, and specialized therapies, with full training provided—including comprehensive health and safety training for working with ionising radiation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Aseptic Manufacturing & Dispensing: Participate in the aseptic manufacturing and dispensing of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in strict compliance with GMP, procedures, and legislation.
Laboratory & Quality Control Operations: Perform equipment preparation, assembly of consumables, stock control, radiation monitoring, quality control testing, and specialist cleaning/environmental monitoring.
Logistics & Record Keeping: Manage package consignments, receipt deliveries, and maintain accurate documentation within the facility's Quality Management System (QMS).
Training & Collaboration: Support the education and training of students, trainees, and junior staff as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

NVQ Level 3 (Pharmacy Services) plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC / City & Guilds in Pharmaceutical Science), OR Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT), OR a Science degree in a relevant subject.

Experience (Essential)

In-depth practical experience of aseptic work within a pharmaceutical, radiopharmacy manufacturing, or aseptic dispensing team.
Working knowledge of isolator technology, clean rooms, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and legal professional responsibilities.
Proven ability to safely and competently handle pharmaceutical equipment and medicines.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.