Job summary
Do you aspire to join a Medicines Advice Service which is well resourced, supported and has a progressive, innovative view of the future? We are looking for a dynamic individual with vision, who is excited about driving change and quality improvement and has a positive attitude.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join the team in the Welsh Medicines Advice Service (WMAS), in the Pharmacy Department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Join our highly motivated team and share in our values, caring for people, keeping them well.
The WMAS plays a leading role in transforming the delivery of Medicines Advice Services across Wales - it is a forward thinking and adaptive environment to work in. WMAS Cardiff provides local, regional and national services and works closely with the local Medicines Information services across Wales, and supports the UK-wide work of the UKMi network.
Main duties of the job
In this post you will support the pharmacist team leader and take a leading role in the provision of publications and guidance to support healthcare professionals andpatients with the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines within Cardiff and Vale UHB, across Wales, and the rest of the UK.
You will also be part of the team supporting the review and delivery of Welsh Government Directed Clinical Community Pharmacy Services (CCPS) by contributing to the development of aligned all Wales patient group directions and supporting materials for the CCPS. You will also have a leadership role in the ongoing review of the all Wales Common Ailments Service Formulary and its processes.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered pharmacist
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Broad post-registration experience
- Able to write good quality information on medicines
Desirable
- Experience working in Medicines Information / Advice Service
- Writing, editing and proof-reading publications on medicines
- Attended National MI Training Course
- Community pharmacy or primary care pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to speak at high level meetings
- Evidence of decision making skills
- Supervisory skills
- Critical appraisal / literature searching skills
- Presentation skills
- Previous teaching/training experience
- Digitally literate, including use of M365 packages
Desirable
- Management or leadership skills
- Completed service improvement training
- Change management skills
- Welsh language skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of information sources
- Good pharmacology/therapeutics knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS developments in primary and secondary care
- Knowledge of local and national prescribing strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered pharmacist
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Broad post-registration experience
- Able to write good quality information on medicines
Desirable
- Experience working in Medicines Information / Advice Service
- Writing, editing and proof-reading publications on medicines
- Attended National MI Training Course
- Community pharmacy or primary care pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to speak at high level meetings
- Evidence of decision making skills
- Supervisory skills
- Critical appraisal / literature searching skills
- Presentation skills
- Previous teaching/training experience
- Digitally literate, including use of M365 packages
Desirable
- Management or leadership skills
- Completed service improvement training
- Change management skills
- Welsh language skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of information sources
- Good pharmacology/therapeutics knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS developments in primary and secondary care
- Knowledge of local and national prescribing strategies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park
and/or Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
