We seek an experienced and ambitious Head of Radiopharmacy to lead our large, regional, MHRA Specials Licenced Radiopharmacy Service. This is an exciting opportunity to shape service delivery and support the growth of Nuclear Medicine services within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the wider region. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production and supply of radiopharmaceuticals, leading a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
The post-holder also acts as regional coordinator for Radiopharmacies across the South Yorkshire and Humber area and will be key to developing a regional strategy for the future provision of regional radiopharmacy services to improve service delivery, capacity and resilience. They are expected to provide a key link for the region into the UK Radiopharmacy Group.
Face to face interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026.
Departmental tours prior to interview can be arranged.
The Post Holder Will
- Lead the Radiopharmacy Service and its workforce.
- Ensure compliance with MHRA and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive service development, innovation and quality improvement.
- Work closely with both the Nuclear Medicine Section Head and Technical Manager to manage resources, budgets and workforce planning effectively across the whole service.
- Work closely with Radiopharmacy teams in other Trusts across the region in provision of robust regional radiopharmaceutical supply.
- Support research, education and the introduction of new radiopharmaceuticals.
- Build strong relationships with clinical, scientific and managerial colleagues.
We are looking for a leader with expert radiopharmacy knowledge, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country, delivering acute services across five hospital sites. You will join a large, dedicated, supportive and forward-thinking Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy team committed to delivering excellent patient care through innovation, collaboration and clinical excellence. Our multidisciplinary service brings together Clinical Scientists, Technologists, Radiographers, Nurses and Clinicians to provide cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Sheffield and the Peak District combine vibrant industrial heritage and a modern urban culture with direct doorstep access to Britain’s first national park. Known as “The Outdoor City,” one-third of Sheffield lies within the Peak District, and the city and region offer a unique blend of buzzing independent food scenes, world-class climbing, and dramatic gritstone edges.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Hallam Job title: Head of Nuclear Medicine Email address: sth.wendytpa@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 2712688
Please contact the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Departmental PA team (MSTeams or email sth.wendytpa@nhs.net or phone 0114 2712688) for any further information, with any queries or to arrange a visit to the department.
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