About this role
Job summary
To be a key member of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Pharmacy Leadership Team as well as a member of both the CTMUHB Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Immunisation Leadership teams.
To lead on local implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) for antimicrobial resistance, delivering on national indicators for AMS in CTMUHB, and support the delivery of the National Immunisation Framework (NIF) for Wales.
To lead a dynamic team in delivering an effective antimicrobial stewardship and immunisation service: supporting managers and staff across all care groups and the immunisation directorate, regional COVID vaccination programme, and wider health system(s).
Use expert knowledge to support vaccination across CTMUHB, ensuring awareness of the relevant characteristics of the vaccines and the implications this has for vaccine efficacy and patient safety.
The post holder will undertake analysis of complex data and produce reports to support delivery of the work programme and provide assurance on delivery to key stakeholders.
The post holder will establish good working relationships with all senior stakeholders and provide support to project and work stream leads across directorates and throughout the wider region.
It should be noted that as this is an evolving programme of work and roles and responsibilities may change over time. The post holder will therefore be required to work flexibly to support the needs of the team.
Main duties of the job
Work within the overall strategic objectives to devise, implement and monitor the agreed strategy.Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the organisational strategy. Report progress against the strategy through personal representation at senior management forums and by written reports. Tailoring delivery to meet the needs of the audience.Ensure that best practice is developed and delivered at organisational and departmental levels.Ensure that appropriate strategies are employed in line with business objectives and that these are fully cascaded.Support and contribute to formal negotiations with senior level internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of negotiating expertise to secure the most advantageous arrangements.Track progress against plans and transition milestones, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to flag issues, risks and concerns with the relevant stakeholders.Devise, manage and update policies and procedures, ensuring the adoption of best practice methodology, rules, standards and thresholds.Support the creation and locally implements the operational strategy and business plan, clearly identifying links to national, regional and local priorities and policy objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of general policy and service development.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential;whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Working towards RPS faculty membership within 12 months of appointment. Postgraduate Diploma level qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience, skills and knowledge.
Desirable
Registered independent prescriber. Formal qualification in leadership and management.
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of medicines management issues between primary and secondary care. Comprehensive clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge. Advanced knowledge of clinical pharmacy and evidence-based therapeutics. Ability to develop and implement highly complex and contentious plans and strategies.
Desirable
Responsible Person Cogent Gold Standard Training Certification Registered independent prescriber. Extensive knowledge of government and NHS knowledge and strategy related to antimicrobial use. Extensive knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and that of unscheduled care services. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application across health services. An in depth knowledge and understanding of the standards of care for patients requiring antimicrobial interventions.
Experience Essential
Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to vaccines, vaccine delivery and medicines legislation. Hospital/managed sector pharmacy experience including clinical pharmacy. Experience of training and supervising staff. Experience of producing medicines use and expenditure reports.
Desirable
Experience of planning audit or research. Experience of managing a team/service. Experience of implementing change. Experience of working with IT platforms relevant to the role e.g. Welsh Immunisation System, Q-pulse Experience of publishing clinical cases/research and clinical papers in peer-reviewed journals. Advanced clinical practice knowledge of infectious diseases management and services.
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent teaching/training/mentoring skills. Experience of working in complex organisational, political and social environments to lead strategies and influence policy decisions. Able to critically evaluate and appraise clinical information and make decisions involving highly complex facts.
Desirable
Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Pontyclun
CF72 8XR
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)