Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Administration and Optimisation
The closing date is 10 May 2026
About this Role
The post holder will provide medicines management within a community setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role involves overseeing medicines management processes in the Proactive Care team, supporting, teaching and advising on best practice guidance for medicines optimisation, and ensuring patient-centred programmes of care are assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated in accordance with best practice protocols and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide medicines management within a community setting.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic oversight of medicines management processes in the Proactive Care team.
* Support, teach and advise on best practice guidance in medicines optimisation and medicines management.
* Ensure patient independence is preserved and maintained through optimisation of medication regimes.
* Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient‑centred programmes of care within the scope of practice.
* Maintain accurate patient records on SystmOne and record all issues appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or similar nationally recognised qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent experience.
* Possession of Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
Experience
* Appropriate demonstrable post‑qualification Pharmacy work experience covering main skills areas and relevant specialty.
* Experience working to standard operating procedures.
* Experience with medicines optimisation.
* Experience in a similar role.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of medicines management.
* Evidence of continued professional development in line with GPhC registration.
* Understanding of health services and medicines/pharmacy related issues in primary and secondary care.
* Knowledge/experience of quality improvement, service development and managing service delivery/changes.
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work.
* Knowledge of electronic prescribing and accurate record‑keeping.
Right to Work
Prior to appointment you must confirm your right to work and reside in the UK. During employment you are responsible for promptly notifying your manager of any changes to your right‑to‑work status. The Trust will not sponsor the role if the eligibility criteria are not met.
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year, pro rata
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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