Job summary
Are you a pharmacist passionate about education and helping shape and inspire the next generation of pharmacy professionals?We are excited to advertise a lead pharmacy education position, key to the transformationof education and training across Swansea Bay University Health Board.With time split between responsibilities for education and clinical services, this is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practicingpharmacist to influence the way we developour future workforce.The post holder will have a senior role within the Health Board, responsible for shaping the delivery of our evolving multi-sectorfoundation programme. They will also undertake a two-day per week servicecontribution to the Singleton site, although site negotiable if required.The successful applicant will join an expanding and award winning team of core educators across the pharmacy division and be a rolemodel for the profession and a champion for education. They will support the strategic work plan with opportunity to represent atregional and national level and will also be crucial in the delivery of training across our growing portfolio of programmes.This post is uniquely positioned to challenge and change existing programmes and services. Our department and organisation iscommitted to innovation, improvement and high quality education and training. If you have ideas to share and the motivation tostrive for better, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with Health Board sites and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) to ensure thesuccessful delivery of the multi-sector foundation programme. The post holder will also provide clinical services; including dispensary, ward-based clinical care and prescribing services where applicable.Successful candidates will be appointed to either of the following roles dependant on qualifications and experience:Advanced Pharmacist - Band 8a (Permanent)If personal specification is met and experience supports appointment.Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) - Annex 21appointment:The successful candidate with a current levelof experience that supports appointment to a clinical pharmacist role but requires further training to support an advanced practice education role will be appointed to the Band 7 role for a 12-month period.The candidate will be appointed under Annex 21 as they will undertake a short period of learning on the job for 12 months. During the training period, the candidate will follow a structured competency framework with support from senior mentors. On successful attainment of the competencies they will be appointed to the role of Clinical EducationLead and Speciality Pharmacist Band 8a.If the competency framework is not achieved within 12 months from appointment, this will not allow for successful progression to theBand 8A role and therefore the candidate will remain in the Band 7 position.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites and sectors, including primary and community pharmacy, prison pharmacy and NHS 111 to ensure smooth planning, delivery, and support. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are able to consider applications for full or part-time commitments. There is also opportunity for remote and flexible working on non-services days.
There will be mentorship and opportunity to develop academic and clinical teaching skills if required. Leadership and management skills will also be further developed as part of one of our speciality pharmacy teams.
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
The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites and sectors, including primary and community pharmacy, prison pharmacy and NHS 111 to ensure smooth planning, delivery, and support. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are able to consider applications for full or part-time commitments. There is also opportunity for remote and flexible working on non-services days.
There will be mentorship and opportunity to develop academic and clinical teaching skills if required. Leadership and management skills will also be further developed as part of one of our speciality pharmacy teams.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Pharmacist registration
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Recognised Post Graduate teaching qualification or associate member of the Health Education Academy
- Recognised Post Graduate leadership and management qualification
- Recognised advanced practice qualification or accolade
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a tutor in the clinical environment
- Experience as a clinical pharmacist in leading/specialist roles
- Evidence of audit, service improvement or research and implementation of policies/ procedures
- Ability to undertake autonomous practice
Desirable
- Represented pharmacy at national forums
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions within the University setting
- Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills
- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to self-study and self-development
- Presentation skills, present potentially complex information to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable
- Ability to manage groups of students in the clinical environment
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Pharmacist registration
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Recognised Post Graduate teaching qualification or associate member of the Health Education Academy
- Recognised Post Graduate leadership and management qualification
- Recognised advanced practice qualification or accolade
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a tutor in the clinical environment
- Experience as a clinical pharmacist in leading/specialist roles
- Evidence of audit, service improvement or research and implementation of policies/ procedures
- Ability to undertake autonomous practice
Desirable
- Represented pharmacy at national forums
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions within the University setting
- Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills
- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to self-study and self-development
- Presentation skills, present potentially complex information to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable
- Ability to manage groups of students in the clinical environment
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).
