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NORTHERN IRELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS AGENCY
Job Description
POST:
Senior Medical Technical Officer
GRADE:
Radiopharmacy Technologist
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Radioisotope Section
LINE MANAGER:
Chief Radiopharmacist
LOCATION:
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
JOB ROLE:
To be a member of a team of staff producing single photon and
PET radiopharmaceuticals, labelled blood products and other
radioactive substances to GMP standards in purpose designed
facilities. Work patterns will be developed on a rota basis
which will require staff to start work at 6:00 am or 7:00 am
depending on assignment. Some weekend working will be
expected to ensure continuity of clinical services. To assist
with the maintenance of facilities, equipment and chemicals in
the
Regional
Radiopharmacy
and
the
PET
Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit at the Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast.
DUTIES:
The person appointed will be required to:
1.
Collaborate with associated radiopharmacist in the preparation of
radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with agreed protocols ensuring
pharmaceutical and radiation safety.
2.
Comply with, and ensure that the staff supervised comply with the requirements
of the Local Rules and Health & Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978.
3.
Prepare labelled blood products.
4.
Implement quality control procedures in relation to the radionuclide and
radiochemical purity of single photon labelled radiopharmaceuticals.
5.
Produce Radiopharmaceuticals using Radionuclide Generators and other highly
complex equipment in accordance with local standard operating procedures.
6.
Implement quality control procedures for
procedures.
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18F-FDG
using standard operating
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7.
Implement, maintain and validate
radiopharmaceutical production facilities.
aseptic
procedures
within
the
8.
Implement laboratory maintenance and procedures required for GMP production
of radiopharmaceuticals. Examples of duties include; preparation of chemicals
including HPLC solvents for routine use; monitoring and upkeep of PET
radiochemistry modules and environment; assisting with the routine monitoring of
plant and equipment, their testing and the maintenance of user serviceable parts;
helping with the stock control of laboratory consumables, chemicals and gases
and disposal of waste chemicals and materials.
9.
Produce 18F-FDG using a cyclotron and automated equipment by following
Standard Operating Procedures.
10. Perform the quality control of FDG using HPLC and other analytical equipment
using Standard Operating Procedures.
11. Undertake the analysis of QC and monitor results using standard analysis
packages.
12. Maintain paper and electronic records from all production processes for statutory
purposes, including production under GMP.
13. Oversee the dispatch of radiopharmaceuticals to remote sites in accordance with
Transport regulations.
14. Ensure the correct recording and processing of orders for radiopharmaceuticals
from remote sites.
15. Review on a day to day basis the environmental monitoring data from the
Regional Radiopharmacy and PET radiopharmaceutical production facilities.
16. Immediately report any failures to relevant line managers.
17. Provide technical expertise in relation to the development and introduction of new
techniques.
18. Supervise medical physics technicians undergoing training in the Radiopharmacy/
Hot Room Unit.
19. Order and receive goods to various sections of the hospital and for other
Hospitals when necessary.
20. Order and receive radioactive materials.
21. Maintain records in relation to the use, storage and transport of radioactive
materials including those required by statutory regulations.
22. Ensure the placement of radioactive waste in the Decay Store in compliance with
the requirements of the Local Rules and the correct management for the return of
radionuclide generators.
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23. Assist with the stock control of radioactive materials and other consumables used
in the production facilities.
24. Assist with the preparation of data for accounting and statutory purposes.
25. Provide care and user maintenance of equipment related to radiation safety.
26. Actively participate in emergency calls including those outside normal working
hours and participate in arrangements related to the operation of the Radioactive
Accident Treatment Centre.
27. Collaborate and interact with scientific, technical and other staff on approved
schemes.
28. Attend training courses as required.
29. Participate in GFR kidney function test service.
30. Undertake other duties as assigned to meet the requirements of the service.
31. Maintain relevant training and take part in CPD activities to ensure registration on
the register of Clinical Technologists.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the Agency in the fulfillment of its statutory duty under Section 75 of the
Northern Ireland Act 1998, to provide equality of opportunity and the promotion of good
relations.
To support the Agency in complying with its obligations under Human Rights
legislation.
To support the Agency in advancing its compliance with Risk Management Controls
Assurance Standards and to contribute to improving governance across the Agency.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
All employees of the Agency are responsible for all records held, created or used as
part of their business within the Agency including patient/client, corporate and
administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails.
All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with
limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental
Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are
required to be conversant with the Agency’s policy and procedures on records
management and to seek advice if in doubt.
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and
may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended
to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the
individual works.
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NORTHERN IRELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS AGENCY
Personnel Specification
POST:
Senior Medical Technical Officer
LINE MANAGER:
Chief Radiopharmacist
Applicants must clearly demonstrate on the application form evidence of the
qualifications* and experience noted below. Only information contained in the application
form will be considered at the shortlisting stage.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1)
A degree in a relevant science subject (eg Pharmacy, Chemistry, Physics) or
equivalent academic training (eg HND plus experience).
2)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in radiopharmaceutical production or the
analysis and quality control of organic molecules using HPLC and/or Gas
Chromatography systems.
3)
Eligibility for membership of the voluntary register of pharmacy technicians or
voluntary register of clinical technologist.
4)
A sound knowledge of one or more of the following: - aseptic dispensing
procedures, radiation protection measures, analytical techniques such as HPLC
and/or GC/MS systems, the quality control procedures necessary for the safe
operation of a GMP compliant radiopharmaceutical production facility.
5)
Ability to work on own initiative and organise time and workload to meet
demanding clinical requirements.
6)
Good record keeping skills.
7)
Prepared to work flexible hours.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
1)
Knowledge of HPLC and Gas Chromatography systems.
2)
Experience with PC applications, particularly the use of spreadsheets and data
logging software.
3)
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
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Applicants please note:
Whilst elements of the essential criteria of the Personnel Specification will form the
basis for shortlisting, these may become more stringent by tightening of the current
criteria.
* The appointment is subject to proof of the attainment of any qualifications deemed
essential to the post and used as a basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide evidence
of the required qualifications prior to taking up the post will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn.
All appointments to the Agency are subject to assessment by the Occupational Health
Service.
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