Job overview We are seeking a proactive and effective team member to join our Medicines Optimisation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with ward pharmacists, prescribers, and nurses as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team at the RUH. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with ward pharmacists, prescribers, and nurses to ensure seamless medicines optimisation across clinical settings. Ensure patients receive the highest standard of care, adhering to government legislation, best practice guidance, and local policies at all times. Carry out medicines reconciliation, support the use of patients’ own drugs, provide original pack dispensing, and counsel patients about their medicines. Implement and maintain the Patient’s Own Drug (POD) scheme for designated areas, including self-administration where introduced, in line with Trust-wide policies and procedures. Advert 1. Be part of a team providing medicines optimisation to designated clinical areas in accordance with the roster 2. Implement and maintain the Patient’s Own Drug (POD) scheme for the designated area (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trust-wide policies, including liaising with care home providers, patients and community pharmacies 3. Work with the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician in developing policies, procedures and protocols directly relating to medicines management schemes (including medicines optimisation) and assisting in reviewing these documents 4. To support in training and mentoring of medicine optimisation pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists/ technicians, foundation practise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the medicines optimisation process. 5. Check on admission that the medication prescribed conforms to information received from the patient, GP letter and Summary Care Records (SCR) where appropriate, to check that any differences are intentional and if necessary to confirm details with the patient’s GP and to refer any problems to the pharmacist or prescribing doctor carrying out medicines reconciliation for individual patients 6. Initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop dispensing as appropriate (once clinically checked by a pharmacist) i.e. medicines labelled with directions for discharge Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK