Job summary
The CRT Pharmacy team was set up in 2019 providing services to Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen. Due to the continued success of the service, further investment was secured to extend the service to all 5 boroughs, and three Community Hospital rehabilitation wards in 2023. This ambitious expansion involved recruitment of a team now consisting of 16 posts leading to a balanced skill-mix of pharmacy staff.
A vacancy has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist, and due to the flexibility of current staff, this vacancy can be based in Newport, Blaenau Gwent or Chepstow Community Hospital depending on the successful candidate's preference.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The team currently provide a Pharmacy service to Frailty Consultant-led 'hospital at home' patients, Therapies/Social Care-led Reablement patients, Nurse-led home parenteral service patients (including IV antimicrobials) and Community Falls patients.
The extension of the service in 2023/24 also led to the exciting integration and redesign of the Pharmacy service provided to the Community Hospital rehabilitation wards of South Monmouthshire (Chepstow) and Torfaen.
We also take referrals from acute ward Pharmacy staff to ensure that frail/vulnerable patients are supported in taking medicines post discharge. Our role involves being fully immersed in the MDT with regular meetings, home visits, consultant led virtual ward rounds and actual ward rounds, and data collection/analysis of contributions to patient care. Each day brings a new challenge, the chance to learn from those around us, job satisfaction and an opportunity to further develop the service!
With a unique role working across the primary/secondary care interface we have built excellent relationships with community, practice based and hospital colleagues. Our team also contributes to National and UK groups working in the field of Frailty/Virtual Wards/Community Resource.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The comprehensive extension to funding further endorsed the contribution of this Intermediate Care Pharmacy team.
The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, giving more time for Pharmacists to be working at the top of their licence.
To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development.
You will be based within a set borough (either Newport, Chepstow or Ebbw Vale) as part of the clinical and social care teams. You will be required to travel regularly to provide cover within an agreed area (within working hours), as well as providing remote cover to other boroughs when needed as part of our overall team. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed). On application, please specify which base you would like to be considered for on interview.
Due to our expanded team and our supportive environment, we would encourage applications from pharmacists who may not be ready for a Band 8a role. We are able to appoint under Annex 21, giving you the opportunity to develop within the RPS Advanced Pharmacist Framework. Please see the attached document for further information on Annex 21.
We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its continuing development please get in touch!
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The comprehensive extension to funding further endorsed the contribution of this Intermediate Care Pharmacy team.
The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, giving more time for Pharmacists to be working at the top of their licence.
To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development.
You will be based within a set borough (either Newport, Chepstow or Ebbw Vale) as part of the clinical and social care teams. You will be required to travel regularly to provide cover within an agreed area (within working hours), as well as providing remote cover to other boroughs when needed as part of our overall team. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed). On application, please specify which base you would like to be considered for on interview.
Due to our expanded team and our supportive environment, we would encourage applications from pharmacists who may not be ready for a Band 8a role. We are able to appoint under Annex 21, giving you the opportunity to develop within the RPS Advanced Pharmacist Framework. Please see the attached document for further information on Annex 21.
We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its continuing development please get in touch!
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
Education and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or BPharm equivalent.
- One-year pre-registration competency based training
- Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Clinical Specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber (or willing to undertake the necessary training for this qualification)
Desirable
- Accredited tutor for UWCC Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- MRPharmS (Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB)
- Working towards obtaining RPS faculty membership
Work Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience as Clinical Pharmacist or equivalent experience
- Experience of Working in Care of the Elderly and Frailty
Desirable
- Experience of developing clinical pharmacy services at ward level
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
- An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management
- An understanding of CRTs and the primary/secondary care interface
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functions of the NHS
- An understanding of health and social care structures
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational abilities
- Analytical abilities
- Communication skills
- Skilled at using Microsoft Office to produce word processed documents e.g., reports, procedures and audit data and prepare and deliver presentations using MS PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel to prepare reports
Desirable
- Tutoring & Training skills
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or BPharm equivalent.
- One-year pre-registration competency based training
- Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Clinical Specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescriber (or willing to undertake the necessary training for this qualification)
Desirable
- Accredited tutor for UWCC Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- MRPharmS (Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB)
- Working towards obtaining RPS faculty membership
Work Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience as Clinical Pharmacist or equivalent experience
- Experience of Working in Care of the Elderly and Frailty
Desirable
- Experience of developing clinical pharmacy services at ward level
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
- An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management
- An understanding of CRTs and the primary/secondary care interface
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functions of the NHS
- An understanding of health and social care structures
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational abilities
- Analytical abilities
- Communication skills
- Skilled at using Microsoft Office to produce word processed documents e.g., reports, procedures and audit data and prepare and deliver presentations using MS PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel to prepare reports
Desirable
- Tutoring & Training skills
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Woolos Hospital/ Glyn Ebwy Surgery/ Chepstow Community Hospital
131, Stow Hill/St James Street/Tempest Way
Newport/Ebbw Vale/Chepstow
NP20 4SZ
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
