Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to contribute to the enhancement of patient care and drive continuous improvement within our pharmacy services. This is a fantastic role for a talented, driven and enthusiastic pharmacist to make a substantial impact in improving hospital wide services. This role is an innovative one which will be both rewarding and challenging with endless scope for development.
You will play a pivotal role in elevating pharmacy services in a dynamic and fast-paced acute hospital setting.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead, develop & provide high quality research, audit and service improvement to the pharmacy department.
The opportunity for projects are endless within a forward thinking and patient orientated pharmacy service. Opportunities include maximising the potential of electronic prescribing, the impact of pharmacist prescribing and the reduction in medicines waste.
Support and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate to ensure that you fulfil your potential in the exciting and challenging role, including ongoing development in QIP and data analytics.
Main duties of the job
This role will have many duties which include but are not limited to:
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, policies, and procedures related to pharmacy services. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Process Optimisation: Streamline pharmacy workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and minimize errors. Implement best practices to improve service to the patient and health-board.
- Clinical Governance: Work collaboratively with healthcare teams and senior pharmacy management to promote patient safety and positive outcomes. Provide expertise in medication safety and contribute to the development of clinical governance frameworks.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data analytics to identify trends, monitor performance metrics, and generate reports. Translate findings into actionable insights to drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs for pharmacy staff to ensure a high level of competency and compliance with quality standards. Stay updated on the latest advancements in pharmacy practice and share knowledge with the team.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above the post holder will also participate in dispensary duties and provide clinical leadership to junior pharmacists and trainees. In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities including analysis of medicines expenditure, ward cover, being part of the weekend and locking up rota, and on call rota if required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
In addition to the above the post holder will also participate in dispensary duties and provide clinical leadership to junior pharmacists and trainees. In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities including analysis of medicines expenditure, ward cover, being part of the weekend and locking up rota, and on call rota if required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Member of the GPhC
Desirable
- Non medical prescriber
- Accredited Tutor for clinical pharmacy diploma
Experience
Essential
- Ability to undertake autonomous practice.
- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
- Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
Desirable
- Lecture on specialist subject.
- Experience of being a preregistration pharmacist tutor.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
- Innovative and well organised.
- Act as a role model and provide advice to junior staff.
Desirable
- Confident and calm.
- Good negotiating and influencing skills
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Desirable
- Member of 'Specialist' Professional Group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Member of the GPhC
Desirable
- Non medical prescriber
- Accredited Tutor for clinical pharmacy diploma
Experience
Essential
- Ability to undertake autonomous practice.
- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
- Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
Desirable
- Lecture on specialist subject.
- Experience of being a preregistration pharmacist tutor.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
- Innovative and well organised.
- Act as a role model and provide advice to junior staff.
Desirable
- Confident and calm.
- Good negotiating and influencing skills
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Desirable
- Member of 'Specialist' Professional Group.
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).
