Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Administration and Optimisation

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance always ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. The post holder will provide medicines management within a community setting.

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Shortlisting: 24th March 2026

Interviews: 9th April 2026

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multi-professional disciplinary team and providing a holistic oversight of medicines management processes undertaken in the Proactive Care team.  Supporting, teaching, and providing advice and support regarding best practice guidance in reference to medicines optimisation and medicines management. To optimise patient care and ensure that where possible that patient independence is preserved and maintained.  Working as part of a multi-professional disciplinary team and providing a holistic oversight of medicines management processes undertaken in the Proactive Care team.  Supporting, teaching, and providing advice and support regarding best practice guidance in reference to medicines optimisation and medicines management. To optimise patient care and ensure that where possible that patient independence is preserved and maintained.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.