Job summary
Employer heading
Foundation Pharmacist
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate clinical pharmacist to join our expanding integrated pharmacy team. You will become part of a unique team in a highly patient focused role.
The post is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital within the Central Integrated Healthcare Community (CIHC) which has undergone an extensive redevelopment programme including a new modern, pharmacy department. The CIHC hosts several specialist regional services such as the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, North Wales Cardiac Centre and The Sub Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre (SuRNICC).
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings within the Integrated Health Community, including secondary care, primary care, community hospitals and community resource teams. As a clinical pharmacist, you will have direct involvement in patient care and influence treatment choices by being involved in decision-making at the point of prescribing, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills in a variety of clinical specialities (Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Quarter, Sterile Production unit and the Cancer Centre) during your training.
The role provides an excellent foundation to further develop your skills in the future and there will be opportunities to undertake additional education programmes e.g Post Registration Foundation Programmes.
If you appreciate diversity, thrive on fresh challenges, benefit from collaborative working with other healthcare professionals and want to make a difference to patients’ health then a career with us is definitely for you.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find full job description and person specification within supporting documents or please click "Apply Now" to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- MPharm Degree or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Knowledge of clinical pharmacy
- Good knowledge of therapeutics
- Knowledge of electronic and manual information sources
Desirable criteria
- Practicing member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
- Training qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal/written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Organisational ability
Other
Essential criteria
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
- Willingness to participate in on-call roster as necessary
Desirable criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ceri Ann Jones
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Pharmacy - Primary Care & Community
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827997691
- Additional information
Jenny Sparks
Macmillan Palliative Care Pharmacist
01745 583910 bleep 4925
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