Job summary
The post holder will have the opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients on our inpatient haematology and BMT/CAR-T wards and play an integral role as part of the MDT, ensuring that a sustainable, high quality pharmacy service is provided to our patients in Cardiff and Vale.
The post holder will be supported in developing their practice by our team of experienced Haematology Pharmacists and the excellent team of professionals working within the Clinical Haematology Directorate.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist working in the Adult Haematology team, you will have an integral role in providing high-quality specialist pharmacy services to patients in Cardiff and Vale.
You will lead by example and will be responsible for the training and development of less experienced team members, as well as Medical and Nursing colleagues.
Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and enthusiasm, will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our Clinical Pharmacy team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Contributing to the pharmacy service to Haematology and BMT/CAR-T Wards at UHW to provide
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Working in collaboration with the Disease Specific Pharmacists and the Lead Pharmacist for the Clinical Haematolog Directorate in service developments, such asmanagingnew medication applications,producingandmaintainingdirectorate specific protocols and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contributing to the pharmacy service to Haematology and BMT/CAR-T Wards at UHW to provide
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Working in collaboration with the Disease Specific Pharmacists and the Lead Pharmacist for the Clinical Haematolog Directorate in service developments, such asmanagingnew medication applications,producingandmaintainingdirectorate specific protocols and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the GPhC
- Post-graduate clinical qualification or anticipated within 3 months
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Haematology pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Demonstrates understanding of essential skills needed for role (e.g. IT skills, knowledge of therapeutics)
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of desirable skills needed (eg leadership, organisation)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the GPhC
- Post-graduate clinical qualification or anticipated within 3 months
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Haematology pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Demonstrates understanding of essential skills needed for role (e.g. IT skills, knowledge of therapeutics)
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of desirable skills needed (eg leadership, organisation)
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).
