Job summary
Would you like to be part of an innovative and motivated team whilst developing your career portfolio? Do you share our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales?
We have a number of exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, passionate and committed pharmacists to support our pharmacy services across CTMUHB.
Pharmacy in CTMUHB has a strong culture of learning and development with a focus on support and wellbeing. We work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team. All sites have established medicines management services and electronic discharge systems. Digital solutions for prescribing and managing medicines are due to be implemented. Pharmacists led clinics are well established and pharmacy staff are valued members of clinical multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
There are TWO VACANCIES on offer as part of this advertisment
Are you looking to join an innovative, forward-thinking pharmacy team while continuing to grow your professional portfolio? Do you share our commitment to improving patient care and embody our Health Board values?
CTMUHB is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our service as a rotational Specialist Pharmacist.
Pharmacy services within CTMUHB benefit from a strong culture of learning, development and staff wellbeing. We work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as one integrated team, with established medicines management services, electronic discharge systems, and upcoming digital prescribing and medicines management solutions. Pharmacist-led clinics are well developed, and pharmacy professionals are recognised as key contributors within our multidisciplinary teams.
In this role, you may rotate through a number of core clinical ward specialties (medicine, surgery, admissions, paediatrics, mental health) and also within the Governance and High-Cost Drugs Team, contributing to the delivery of our workplan to ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines for our local population.
The sucessful applicant will contribute to the Emergency Duty Service and the post will also include weekend/ bank holiday working as per rota.
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.
The post is offered to a fully qualified candidate who will be issued with the full band 7 JD, or to a candidate who meets the majority of the criteria and will attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy as a condition of appointment under Annex 21. The post holder will be required to undertake up to an 18 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 6 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.Months 7 - 18 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy qualification, even if sooner than the 18 month allocated time frame, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 7 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
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.
The post is offered to a fully qualified candidate who will be issued with the full band 7 JD, or to a candidate who meets the majority of the criteria and will attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy as a condition of appointment under Annex 21. The post holder will be required to undertake up to an 18 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain their Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows : Months 1 - 6 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.Months 7 - 18 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy qualification, even if sooner than the 18 month allocated time frame, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 7 as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria for aptitude and abilities and skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- Financial modelling and forecasting skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration pharmacy experience
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Broad experience of clinical pharmacy
- Experience of primary care pharmacy
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- Registered with general pharmaceutical council
- Post graduate diploma in clinical or hospital pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience
- Good knowledge of medicines management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc in clinical pharmacy
- Evidence of building your portfolio for RPS Faculty
- Independent Prescriber
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria for aptitude and abilities and skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
- Financial modelling and forecasting skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration pharmacy experience
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Broad experience of clinical pharmacy
- Experience of primary care pharmacy
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- Registered with general pharmaceutical council
- Post graduate diploma in clinical or hospital pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience
- Good knowledge of medicines management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MSc in clinical pharmacy
- Evidence of building your portfolio for RPS Faculty
- Independent Prescriber
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
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).
