Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 453-26-7935639
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Meridian House
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/05/2026
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Administration and Optimisation
NHS AfC: Band 5
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
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: 10th May 2026
Shortlisting: 12th May 2026
Interviews: 19th May 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.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or similar nationally recognised qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria
- Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent experience
- Possession of Accredited Checking technician qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate demonstrable post-qualification Pharmacy work experience, covering the main skills areas, and including the relevant specialty
- Patient consultation skills
- Experience of working to standard operating procedures
- Experience of medicines optimisation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a similar role
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Medicine 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
- To have knowledge/ experience of quality improvement, service development and successfully managing service delivery/ changes
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Desirable criteria
- Accurately record all issues, updating the patient records on SystmOne
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Myers
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07787363212
- Additional information
Amanda Whitley
Proactive Care Team Leader
07708509486
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