Medicines Optimisation Assistant – Urgent and Emergency Care
Closing date: 05 August 2026. Shortlisting to take place after closing date; commencing 06.08.26. Interview expected to take place 26.08.26. Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic medicines optimisation assistant to join our newly developed Urgent & Emergency Department Pharmacy Services at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing service by supporting patients within the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient flow across the hospital, ensuring the supply of emergency and time-critical medications as well as improving stock management within the department. The role presents a chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering fast-paced and high-impact care for some of the most vulnerable patients within our vibrant community. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, an effective team member and adaptable to new challenges.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the supply and dispensing of urgent and time-critical medicines for patients.
- Assisting in the identification of patients planned for discharge and facilitating the timely ordering of discharge medicines (TTOs).
- Liaising with Pharmacy, nursing and medical staff to minimise delays in medicines supply and supporting patient flow.
- Communicating with patients and carers to establish availability of medicines at home or via community pharmacies.
- Maintaining appropriate ward stock levels, including stock rotation and expiry date checking and using own initiative to identify areas for improvement.
- Prioritising workload effectively in a busy clinical environment with competing demands.
- Participating in ward handovers and contributing to effective multi-disciplinary team working.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We are one team
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of acute services to a diverse population across Bradford and the surrounding areas. Urgent and Emergency Care services operate within a high-demand environment, managing patients with complex health needs and often requiring rapid assessment, treatment and discharge. Pharmacy Services play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines use within these pathways.
As part of the BTH community, you will be welcomed into a warm, inclusive and dedicated workplace. We are committed to developing our staff, providing opportunities to build on existing skills whilst gaining experience in leadership, clinical practice and service improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
- Significant experience of dispensing
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the differing needs of patients with a range of clinical conditions
Skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility within fast-paced environment
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Qualifications
- Good basic general education
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services* (including units 5 ‘Assemble Prescribed Items’ and unit 15 ‘Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check’) or equivalent Grandparent Clauses *or in the process of working towards this qualification
Other
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
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.
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT – Pharmacy Department
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