Job summary
Are you a pharmacist passionate about education and shaping the future pharmacy workforce?
Swansea Bay are proud to advertise a teacher practitioner post for the MPharm programme run by Swansea University Medical School. Time is split equally between Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Swansea University, providing an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice pharmacist to develop an academic career in clinical education.
The successful applicant will lead clinical placement provision throughout the newly developed MPharm programme, supporting undergraduates to gain competence and confidence in clinical pharmacy and in the application of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients. They will be an honorary member of the University team, supporting the development, delivery and assessment of course content and a core leader in executing the new GPhC Standards for the Initial Education and Training Standards for Pharmacists, including prescribing and digital competency.
The post holder will become a member of an expanding and award winning team of core educators across the SBUHB pharmacy division and be a role model for the profession and a champion for education. They will also have the opportunity to support our growing portfolio of education programmes, including nursing, foundation and post-registration pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with Health Board sites, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Swansea University to ensure the successful delivery of the new Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) in Wales.
They will work across two Organisations; Swansea University Medical School (MPharm course) as an honorary lecturer and Swansea Bay University Health Board as an advanced clinical pharmacist and education lead. Clinical services will include ward based clinical care, dispensary sessions and prescribing services where applicable at our Morriston hospital site - although, service site contribution negotiable if required.
Due to existing and future transformation plans in Wales, the teacher practitioner position will be dynamic and stimulating. Our undergraduate programme is multi-site and multi-sector, requiring cross site and sector engagement. The successful candidate will require exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to navigate the changing landscape in education, to ensure optimal outcomes for Swansea Bay pharmacy. They will also need to demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and to succeed in this role be a strong team player.
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
The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with existing and future teacher practitioner roles to ensure smooth programme delivery and there will be mentoring and development opportunities depending on applicant need and career prospects.
The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites, sectors and organisations, including acute and primary care, Welsh Universities and HEIW. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
There is an expectation to work bank holidays, weekends, and out of hours in line with Morriston rota requirements.
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 post holder will be expected to work in partnership with existing and future teacher practitioner roles to ensure smooth programme delivery and there will be mentoring and development opportunities depending on applicant need and career prospects.
The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites, sectors and organisations, including acute and primary care, Welsh Universities and HEIW. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
There is an expectation to work bank holidays, weekends, and out of hours in line with Morriston rota requirements.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree MPharm.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification.
- Non-medical Prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties. Professionally accountable for own actions.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in a variety of patients.
- Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with electronic discharge systems.
- Experience of lecturing.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of Change Management Skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills, manage groups of students in the clinical environment.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team, influencing senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management.
- Innovative and well organised.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree MPharm.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification.
- Non-medical Prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties. Professionally accountable for own actions.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in a variety of patients.
- Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with electronic discharge systems.
- Experience of lecturing.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of Change Management Skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills, manage groups of students in the clinical environment.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team, influencing senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management.
- Innovative and well organised.
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).
