Radiopharmacy Chief Technical Officer

UHBW Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Chief Technical Officer to lead the technical operations of their Radiopharmacy Unit. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the safe and effective preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic use, ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards. The role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team. A diverse workforce reflecting the local population is valued, enhancing patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of GMP, radiopharmacy operations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Supervise staff and promote their development.
• Control stock, maintain documentation, and plan operations.
• Lead service development initiatives and contribute to training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Advanced knowledge of GMP

Understanding of radiopharmacy operations

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chief Technical Officer to lead the technical operations of our Radiopharmacy Unit within the Diagnostics and Therapies Division. This pivotal Band 8a role involves overseeing the safe and effective preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for both diagnostic and therapeutic use across UHBW and partner NHS Trusts. As the named Production Manager on the MHRA licence, you will ensure compliance with EU GMP standards, radiation safety regulations, and Trust policies, acting also as Lead Radiation Protection Supervisor and Radiation Waste Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary technical team, ensuring efficient service delivery and continuous quality improvement.
• Supervise staff and promote their development.
• Control stock, maintain documentation, and plan operations.
• Lead service development initiatives, support clinical trials, and contribute to training and education within the department and wider Trust.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of GMP, radiopharmacy operations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive leadership ability.

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of more than 500,000. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC and is a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care through world‑leading research and innovation.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the local population and designs services around individual patient needs.

Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Contact

Name: Polly Savage
Job title: Associate Director of Radiopharmacy
Email address: [e-mail]