Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

Morriston Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to advance their clinical experience and training by joining our team at Morriston. This will be a rotational post however according to service demands there will be opportunities to specialise.

There will be an opportunity to provide care to a range of medical, surgical, burns, critical care, paediatric and cardiac patients.

As a Clinical Pharmacist at Morriston Hospital, you will enjoy full support and diverse developmental opportunities, including Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) and leadership training. We are actively seeking pharmacists with relevant clinical experience, strong communication skills, and a dedicated commitment to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care.

Main duties of the job

The provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients, providing specialist advice and expertise to clinicians and nursing staff, to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicines.

To act as mentor to and participate in the training of diploma, trainee and other pharmacists within these areas. To be involved in the audit, monitoring and development of Medicines Management at ward level.

To contribute to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service, in line with departmental rotas to meet the needs of the service. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and out of hours rotas as dictated by the needs of the service

Provide clinical pharmacy support to the dispensary as part of the pharmacist's dispensary rota. To communicate and work with locality teams to deliver an integrated service across the health community.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

31 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-PST174-0824-B

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL


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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree MPharm
  • Postgraduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Current Registration with GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy at Band 6 or above
  • Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in medicine/ surgery

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • Evidence of IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of presenting skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of Team Working
  • Evidence of being organised

Desirable

  • Assertive
  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters Degree MPharm
  • Postgraduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Current Registration with GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy at Band 6 or above
  • Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities

Desirable

  • Experience of working in medicine/ surgery

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • Evidence of IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of presenting skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of Team Working
  • Evidence of being organised

Desirable

  • Assertive
  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacist Patient Services

Gareth Chapple

gareth.chapple@wales.nhs.uk

01792703366

Date posted

31 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-PST174-0824-B

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Supporting documents

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