Job summary
We are recruiting for a Pharmacist with knowledge in cardiology and who shares our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work with the cardiology and clinical pharmacy team. You will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service.
The post holder will attend ward rounds on cardiology and use their independent prescribing qualification (where applicable) to optimise patient care. There is true multidisciplinary interaction in this role.
The successful candidate will support unscheduled care group as and when needed as well, This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and provide operational support to the Team Lead. The post is based at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend but we work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the Clinical Lead Pharmacist for cardiology, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical advice and regular reports on clinical and financial drug issues, and be responsible for providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Medical Directorate.
The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and undertake duties in accordance with National protocols, legislation, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB policies and procedures.
The post holder will deliver a high quality specialised clinical pharmacy service to promote the safe rational and cost effective use of medicines, through personal practice and the training of other staff.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- oPostgraduate Qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience.
- oAccredited Tutor for the Cardiff University Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or able to be accredited).
- oGood knowledge of medicines management issues between primary and secondary care.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Diploma in Therapeutics.
- oNon Medical Prescriber
- oUnderstanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology
- oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
Experience
Essential
- oHospital/managed sector pharmacy experience including extensive experience in clinical pharmacy.
- oExperience of monitoring financial expenditure.
- oExperience of planning audit, quality improvement or research.
- oExperience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- oAbility to train/supervise other members of staff.
Desirable
- oExperience of implementing change
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- oEffective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- oAbility to present information to individuals and groups.
- oSkilled negotiator and facilitator.
- oAbility to manage conflict and deal with difficult situations
- oEffective organisational and prioritising skills.
- oAble to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts.
- oComputer keyboard skills and software packages, including report writing skills.
- oMentoring and Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- oFinancial modelling and forecasting skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work independently
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oFlexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
- oConscientious
- oResponsible for own actions
- oReliable.
- oApproachable.
- oPositive attitude to improvement and development (self and service).
- oEmpathic, diplomatic, and professional response to emotional/confrontational situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- oPostgraduate Qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience.
- oAccredited Tutor for the Cardiff University Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or able to be accredited).
- oGood knowledge of medicines management issues between primary and secondary care.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Diploma in Therapeutics.
- oNon Medical Prescriber
- oUnderstanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology
- oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
Experience
Essential
- oHospital/managed sector pharmacy experience including extensive experience in clinical pharmacy.
- oExperience of monitoring financial expenditure.
- oExperience of planning audit, quality improvement or research.
- oExperience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- oAbility to train/supervise other members of staff.
Desirable
- oExperience of implementing change
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- oEffective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- oAbility to present information to individuals and groups.
- oSkilled negotiator and facilitator.
- oAbility to manage conflict and deal with difficult situations
- oEffective organisational and prioritising skills.
- oAble to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts.
- oComputer keyboard skills and software packages, including report writing skills.
- oMentoring and Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- oFinancial modelling and forecasting skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to work independently
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oFlexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
- oConscientious
- oResponsible for own actions
- oReliable.
- oApproachable.
- oPositive attitude to improvement and development (self and service).
- oEmpathic, diplomatic, and professional response to emotional/confrontational situations.
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).
