Job summary
Are you a pharmacist who is keen to make a meaningful difference to the service provision, patient experience and outcomes in dermatology in the West Integrated Health Community (IHC)? Have you got a postgraduate qualification at advanced practice level and are ready to apply your skills in dermatology?
We are excited to announce the creation of this pharmacist advanced clinical practice role within the dermatology team in the West IHC of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The post holder will take a clinical leadership role within the dermatology team with a specific focus on those patients with chronic conditions who are prescribed advanced therapies such as biologics.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative pharmacist with significant clinical experience at advanced practice level, strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and a vision for the future. The successful candidate will have a track record of quality improvement, service development and clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary team.
The post is ideal for somebody looking to apply their clinical leadership skills to improve outcomes and build on their advanced clinical practice qualification working towards Royal Pharmaceutical Society consultant pharmacist credentialling.
Main duties of the job
To strategically lead, develop and implement a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary team in dermatology.
To provide expert clinical practice and excellent patient-centred care for, and in collaboration with, patients with chronic conditions in dermatology.
To lead on developing a strategic vision and roadmap for chronic disease management by the MDT in dermatology.
Be an effective mentor, coach and role model. Deliver education and training for health care professionals across the IHC and act as a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP) for staff in training to become a non-medical prescriber
Lead on service improvement, support and contribute to clinical research and development in dermatology and share learning through publication and presentation at conferences.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and /or Welsh 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
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC
- Masters Degree or equivalent in pharmacy
- Post-graduate diploma/MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equivalent documented experience in relevant area
- MSc in advanced clinical practice or RPS credentialing at core advanced level
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Practicing member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching / assessing qualification
- Working towards RPS credentialing at consultant level
Experience
Essential
- A substantive level of post qualification experience in primary care/secondary care.
- Able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience in providing specialist pharmacy services.
- Experience of success in service development
- Experience of working effectively in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of writing and implementing business plans
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy management within the NHS including responsibility for staff and budgetary control.
- Development of services across the primary secondary care interface
- Demonstrable experience of managing conflicting priorities within tight budgets and/or time constraints
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and ability to influence and negotiate within the service, and external stakeholders.
- Good communicator, motivated and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with individuals and partner organisations
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of on-call as appropriate to the individual or the service
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holiday Pharmacy services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacist with GPhC
- Masters Degree or equivalent in pharmacy
- Post-graduate diploma/MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equivalent documented experience in relevant area
- MSc in advanced clinical practice or RPS credentialing at core advanced level
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Practicing member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching / assessing qualification
- Working towards RPS credentialing at consultant level
Experience
Essential
- A substantive level of post qualification experience in primary care/secondary care.
- Able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience in providing specialist pharmacy services.
- Experience of success in service development
- Experience of working effectively in a multi disciplinary environment
- Experience of writing and implementing business plans
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy management within the NHS including responsibility for staff and budgetary control.
- Development of services across the primary secondary care interface
- Demonstrable experience of managing conflicting priorities within tight budgets and/or time constraints
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and ability to influence and negotiate within the service, and external stakeholders.
- Good communicator, motivated and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with individuals and partner organisations
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of on-call as appropriate to the individual or the service
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holiday Pharmacy services
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
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).
