Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician in Bath BA1 3NG inBath BA1 3NG PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Job description
Band 5 role with clear pay, £31,049–£37,796 pa (pro rata).
MOPT and ACT accreditation required — a specialist role that boosts career progression.
Work at RUH Bath, ranked in the top 20 hospitals with strong research and the Dyson Cancer Centre.
Direct patient contact, medicines reconciliation, POD scheme and counselling — immediate impact.
Training and mentoring responsibilities — develop leadership and teaching skills.
Wellbeing focus and inclusive staff networks, plus on‑site leisure facilities such as a pool.
Play a key clinical role as a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, based at the RUH in Bath (BA1 3NG). This Band 5, full‑time, fixed‑term (6 months) post pays £31,049–£37,796 pa (pro rata) and requires MOPT and ACT accreditation plus current UK professional registration and DBS clearance. You will work on a rostered basis within the multidisciplinary medicines optimisation team, carrying out medicines reconciliation, managing the Patient’s Own Drug (POD) scheme (including self‑administration where introduced), counselling patients, liaising with ward pharmacists, prescribers, nurses, care homes and community pharmacies, and initiating one‑stop dispensing supplies once clinically checked by a pharmacist — always working to current legislation, Trust policy and best practice to safeguard patients.
This position suits experienced pharmacy technicians and carers who want hands‑on, patient‑focussed work with clear responsibilities and visible impact, plus opportunities to train and mentor pre‑registration staff, pharmacy assistants and nursing colleagues. The RUH is recognised among the top 20 hospitals to work for and offers a strong culture of learning, inclusive staff networks, a well‑established staff wellbeing programme (including on‑site leisure facilities) and links to research and the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre. Jobsincare.com features this vacancy — please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application via jobsincare.com.
This position suits experienced pharmacy technicians and carers who want hands‑on, patient‑focussed work with clear responsibilities and visible impact, plus opportunities to train and mentor pre‑registration staff, pharmacy assistants and nursing colleagues. The RUH is recognised among the top 20 hospitals to work for and offers a strong culture of learning, inclusive staff networks, a well‑established staff wellbeing programme (including on‑site leisure facilities) and links to research and the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre. Jobsincare.com features this vacancy — please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application via jobsincare.com.
Band 5 role with clear pay, £31,049–£37,796 pa (pro rata).
MOPT and ACT accreditation required — a specialist role that boosts career progression.
Work at RUH Bath, ranked in the top 20 hospitals with strong research and the Dyson Cancer Centre.
Direct patient contact, medicines reconciliation, POD scheme and counselling — immediate impact.
Training and mentoring responsibilities — develop leadership and teaching skills.
Wellbeing focus and inclusive staff networks, plus on‑site leisure facilities such as a pool.
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Band 5 role with clear pay: £31,049–£37,796 pa (pro rata).; MOPT and ACT accreditation required — a specialist role that boosts career progression.; Work at RUH Bath, ranked in the top 20 hospitals with strong research and the Dyson Cancer Centre.; Direct patient contact: medicines reconciliation, POD scheme and counselling — immediate impact.; Training and mentoring responsibilities — develop leadership and teaching skills.; Wellbeing focus and inclusive staff networks, plus on‑site leisure facilities such as a pool.
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