Consultant Pharmacist – Genomics & Pharmacogenomics (National Role)

Job summary

This post is secondment for until 31/3/25 due to - meet the needs of the service

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plan for a pharmacy service supporting the introduction and delivery of genomics.

Acts as lead pharmacist for genomics in Wales; provides expert pharmaceutical advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team; provides patient-orientated pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and in identified pharmacist-led clinics within the UHB.

• Practice as an expert/consultant pharmacist in genomics
• Lead the pharmacy service input for genomics and act as an expert resource for this area of practice
• Work with relevant stakeholders, including All Wales Medicines Genomics Service (AWMGS), to develop and agree models of care that optimise use of genomics across the Wales
• Share best practice in genomics across Wales through collaborative working
• Continue to develop quality standards for patient-facing pharmacy services, supporting performance measures and strategies to benchmark clinical contributions.
• Lead education and development in genomics for pharmacy and input to the related governance agenda.

Identify and participate in the development of an All Wales strategy for Research and Development in clinical pharmacy for genomics; contribute to and undertake a research programme based on the strategy.

Main duties of the job

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has been developed for an experienced pharmacist to work nationally across Wales supporting enabling and embedding best practice in the rapidly evolving area of Pharmacogenomics.

Forging relationships with key stakeholders including Welsh Government, HEIW, academia and AWMGS, your leadership will inspire and expedite clinical engagement with pharmacogenomics to transform existing care pathways. You will develop and agree a shared purpose to manage complex issues, in line with Welsh Government intent for Pharmacogenomics. You will provide advice and support for effective use and governance in specialist settings. The post holder will be required to support the development and implementation of sustainable strategic and operational plans for NHS Wales.

You will practice as an expert/consultant pharmacist, engaging with a network of specialist pharmacists across NHS UK, you will champion learning, and capability development to prepare for future increased capacity demands.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and specialist transformational skills with evidence of recent service development at senior management level through the application of modern improvement methodologies

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.