Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking clinical pharmacist to develop their career working in a GP practice.
We would welcome a motivated clinical pharmacist passionate about patient care, who has excellent communication skills and is able to work in a multi-disciplinary team to optimise medications with a patient-centred approach. You will be based at Tywyn Health Centre and will be an integral member of the team helping us provide high quality innovative patient care
Experience of working within GP surgery is desirable.
Main duties of the job
This role is for a prescriber who will have the opportunity to develop pharmacist led chronic disease clinics. You will be expected to lead and coordinate the Medicines Management Team on a day to day basis, take an active role in supporting the multi-disciplinary team with the surgery's weekly care home reviews, as well as supporting chronic disease management and year of care.
The post is open to pharmacists working in all sectors of the profession with suitable experience and qualifications.
Appointment to post will be at Band 8a. Applications for job shares will be considered. Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be available as per Health board policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Located in North West Wales, close to Chester, and Snowdonia, few areas of the UK offer as many opportunities for you to enjoy your free time.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent - yes = 2, no = 0, on GPhC register but not specified in application = 1
- Registered with GPhC - yes = 2, no = 0, name on register but not specified in application = 1
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications - yes = 2, no = 0, other post-graduate qualification unclear if equivalent = 1
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) yes = 2, no = 0, mentions would like to pursue = 1
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty - yes = 2, no = 0, RPS membership but not faculty = 1
- Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education InstituteClinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor - yes = 2, no = 0, previous experience but not accredited = 1
- Training qualificationLeadership and/or management qualification - yes = 2, no = 0
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy. yes = 2, no = 0, if unclear = 1
Desirable
- Experience in primary care - yes = 2, no = 0
- Leadership and management experience - yes = 2, no = 0
Apititude and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills - yes= 2, no = 0, partly shown / implied = 1
- IT literate
- Decision-making ability
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrate ability to influence and negotiate within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Evidence of implementation of change
- Good communicator, motivated, able to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and delegate
- Development of protocols and procedures
Desirable
- Welsh speaking - yes (any ability) / learner = 2, no / not mentioned = 0, willing to learn = 1
- Organisational ability - yes = 2, no / not mentioned = 0, partly/implied = 1
- Evidence of successful management of people
- Confident and calm
- Teaching and presentational skills
- Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team
- Committed to self study and self development
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Patient focused
Desirable
other
Essential
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services or on-call as necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent - yes = 2, no = 0, on GPhC register but not specified in application = 1
- Registered with GPhC - yes = 2, no = 0, name on register but not specified in application = 1
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications - yes = 2, no = 0, other post-graduate qualification unclear if equivalent = 1
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) yes = 2, no = 0, mentions would like to pursue = 1
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty - yes = 2, no = 0, RPS membership but not faculty = 1
- Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education InstituteClinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor - yes = 2, no = 0, previous experience but not accredited = 1
- Training qualificationLeadership and/or management qualification - yes = 2, no = 0
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy. yes = 2, no = 0, if unclear = 1
Desirable
- Experience in primary care - yes = 2, no = 0
- Leadership and management experience - yes = 2, no = 0
Apititude and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills - yes= 2, no = 0, partly shown / implied = 1
- IT literate
- Decision-making ability
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrate ability to influence and negotiate within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Evidence of implementation of change
- Good communicator, motivated, able to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and delegate
- Development of protocols and procedures
Desirable
- Welsh speaking - yes (any ability) / learner = 2, no / not mentioned = 0, willing to learn = 1
- Organisational ability - yes = 2, no / not mentioned = 0, partly/implied = 1
- Evidence of successful management of people
- Confident and calm
- Teaching and presentational skills
- Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team
- Committed to self study and self development
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Patient focused
Desirable
other
Essential
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services or on-call as necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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
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).
