Job summary
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.
About us
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 benefitsincluding :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plusmany 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 ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job 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 andresidein 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 Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof 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 youmaintainthe 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 visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manneris 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.
Job description
Job 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 andresidein 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 Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof 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 youmaintainthe 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 visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manneris 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
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or similar nationally recognised qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent experience
- Possession of Accredited Checking technician qualification
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience of working in a similar role
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Accurately record all issues, updating the patient records on SystmOne
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or similar nationally recognised qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent experience
- Possession of Accredited Checking technician qualification
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience of working in a similar role
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Accurately record all issues, updating the patient records on SystmOne
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
