Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team. The post holder will work alongside other Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support and deliver effective medicines optimisation within primary care and community hospitals, working predominantly within Conwy (County), BCUHB Central area.
This role involves working with community resource teams, community Nursing teams and GPs, supporting enhanced care, evidence-based approach to medicines use, managing prescribing queries and undertaking complex medication reviews. The post is open to Pharmacists working in all sectors of the profession, and could include the opportunity to work across different pharmacy sectors.
Main duties of the job
We wish to appoint a self-motivated Pharmacist with strong clinical pharmacy skills, to ensure the highest standards of care for patients within Central BCUHB.
The successful candidate will be a registered prescribing Pharmacist who demonstrates an excellent knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation, safety, legislation, and best practice in primary care setting, as well as being able to manage interface issues with acute and community organisations. They will have outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate with a range of colleagues and health care professionals. The role will provide a brilliant opportunity for the right candidate to develop their knowledge and skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
Desirable
- Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification
- Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
- Leadership and management experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Development of protocols and procedures
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Confident and calm
- Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team
- Committed to self study and self development
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Patient focused
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
Desirable
- Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification
- Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in relevant clinical area
- Leadership and management experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Development of protocols and procedures
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Confident and calm
- Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team
- Committed to self study and self development
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Patient focused
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work in a bilingual area
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
