Medicines Optimisation Assistant – Surgery

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 23.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.03.25
Would you like to join our progressive, ward based and patient focused Pharmacy service?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our developing Medicine Optimisation team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking Pharmacy assistant. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment.
The successful applicant will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists to work primarily with our surgical services. As part of an integrated role, the post holder will work flexibly to support ward-based pharmacy medicine optimisation services, dispensary support and ward services.
This post will be primarily based at St Luke’s Hospital but will be required to work at BRI as required.
The post holder will be a link between ward colleagues and pharmacy with the principle aim of improving patient flow and patient experience. The role will include taking responsibility for the ward stock provided by pharmacy including stock levels and expiry date checking. It also includes working alongside the ward pharmacist to improve patient flow by ensuring that discharge medication is ordered in advance and discussing with families which medications they already have at home.
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role

Please refer the Job description for details