Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy and Medicines Management
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-PST065-0724
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pharmacy Department,
- Town
- Morriston,
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Morriston Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to advance their clinical experience and training by joining our team at Morriston.
This role offers the chance to care for a diverse array of patients, including those in medical, surgical, burns, plastics, critical care, and cardiac units. As a member of our rotational pharmacists and medicines management technicians team, you'll gain extensive experience by providing clinical pharmacy services across various wards and supporting our dispensary.
We welcome applications from foundation trainee pharmacists registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in August 2024 and from pharmacists who have already gained registration, in any sector of practice.
Embark on a rewarding career with us and make a significant impact on patient care!
Main duties of the job
As a post-registration pharmacist, you will provide clinical pharmacy services across various specialties on a rotational basis, participating in both ward and dispensary services.
This position will help you develop deeper knowledge, expertise, and both clinical and non-clinical skills under the guidance of our experienced pharmacists.
You will receive support and mentoring from team members to ensure you achieve your full potential.
The role involves collaborating with our extended pharmacy and multi-disciplinary teams, allowing you to further enhance your autonomous practice and confidence as a post-registration pharmacist.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree MPharm
- Registration with GPhC
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professionally accountable for own actions. Ability to discuss and communicate therapeutic options
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical pharmacy systems and processes and of working in range of specialities
Skills/Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of promotion and evaluation of best practice
- Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Good knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics
- Experience with hospital clinical IT systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Rebeca Davies
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacist for Patient Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 703366
- Additional information
Gareth Chapple
Senior Pharmacist for Patient Services
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