Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for skilled, innovative and enthusiastic pharmacists to become part of our friendly, progressive, dynamic team.
The department is looking for motivated, adaptable clinical pharmacists to join the band 7 rotation. The post will aim to improve your clinical skills and develop you career by working alongside senior colleagues to provide pharmaceutical care to a wide range of specialties such as medicine, surgery, aseptic, pre-operative assessment clinic, emergency department, mental health and working across to intermediate and primary care. The post holders will be working as part of the ward medicine management teams liaising closely with medical and nursing staff to provide seamless patient centered care, and as our team develops to be fully integrated the post holders would have the opportunity to follow the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
The department has a high level of commitment to staff development. The individuals would be encouraged and supported to further themselves professionally in both clinical and non clinical aspects of the profession. Opportunities to study for a prescribing course, Advance clinical Practice MSc and to develop a teaching role supervising and training junior and pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and assistants as well as providing training and education for medical and nursing staff may be considered for the right candidate(s). The successful candidates will be team players and possesses excellent interpersonal skills, strong prioritisation and time management skills enabling a safe, effective and efficient pharmaceutical service to the patients and the organisation.
On a case by case basis travel expenses may be available for interested individuals not from the area and who are travelling a significant distance - if interested please contact us to discuss. Skype interviews may be considered.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate MSc/Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/ qualification
Desirable
- accredited/ eligible to be accredited as HEI Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/ MSc tutor
- Member of the RPSGB
- non medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- borad post registration experience
Desirable
- experience in specialist clinical area(s)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good written communication siklls
- IT literate
- Problem solving skills & decision making ability
- ability to work in multidisciplinary setting
- evidence of implementation of change
- ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Organisational ability
- evidence of successful management of people
- development of protocols/ procedures
- evidence of supervising/ mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiasm for training
- Commitment to self study and self development
Other
Essential
- Participate in general public holiday and weekend working as necessary
- Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
Desirable
- ability to move between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate MSc/Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience/ qualification
Desirable
- accredited/ eligible to be accredited as HEI Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/ MSc tutor
- Member of the RPSGB
- non medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- borad post registration experience
Desirable
- experience in specialist clinical area(s)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good written communication siklls
- IT literate
- Problem solving skills & decision making ability
- ability to work in multidisciplinary setting
- evidence of implementation of change
- ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Organisational ability
- evidence of successful management of people
- development of protocols/ procedures
- evidence of supervising/ mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiasm for training
- Commitment to self study and self development
Other
Essential
- Participate in general public holiday and weekend working as necessary
- Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
Desirable
- ability to move 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).
