Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-PST067-0724
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neath Port Talbot Hospital
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £51,706 - £58,210 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2024
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist
Band 8a
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. Participation in the newly developed prehabilitation service for suspected cancer patients will be integral to this job. Therefore, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated individual, capable of developing the pharmacy service we deliver.
Main duties of the job
One of the main duties will be to work with the existing lead pharmacist to expand the prehabilitation service provided to patients attending the Rapid Diagnostic Centre. This requires the ability to provide high level patient focussed medication and lifestyle reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy issues.
The post holder will participate in and further develop skills in the established pharmacist led anticoagulant clinics.
Ideally, they will be a qualified non-medical prescriber and will be actively prescribing.
The role will also involve ward-based working with clinicians, nursing staff, pharmacy colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.
The post holder will also participate in dispensary duties and provide clinical leadership to junior pharmacists and trainees.
The role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities including analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance audits and risk management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Member of the GPhC
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescriber
- Management/ Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area
- Evidence of clinical audit, and implementation of procedures, protocols.
- Ability to undertake autonomous practice.
Desirable criteria
- Lecture on specialist subject.
- Experience of being a tutor/mentor
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good verbal/written communication skills.
- Change Management Skills
- Act as a role model and provide advice to junior staff.
Desirable criteria
- Confident and calm.
- Organisational ability.
Values
Essential criteria
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential criteria
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Desirable criteria
- Member of ‘Specialist’ Professional Group.
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
- Helen Payne
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862576
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