About this role
Job summary
ABUHB Pharmacy has a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career portfolio, or take that exciting next step in their career - to influence and shape the next generation of the pharmacy workforce. We have a 0.5 WTE Clinical and Education + Training (E+T) 8A Pharmacist role on offer - available as either a 12 month Fixed Term or 12 month Secondment opportunity (NB. all Secondment applications must have approval of the line manager prior to application).
We are looking for a pharmacist with a passion for education and training to join our Secondary Care team in a key E+T specialist position based at our Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH) site. The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic individual with a strong drive for delivering positive impact in everything they do. As part of the ABUHB Pharmacy Vision, we are focused on continuous investment in our workforce and are committed to delivering the highest standards for Pharmacy education and training for all.
In this role you will lead and facilitate the delivery of education and training at site, across a range of commissioned and internal training programmes including the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP). You will be working in a dynamic and fulfilling role as part of the wider ABUHB E+T team. Our HB teams have a reputation for excellence, and all our working environments are welcoming and supportive.
The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment.
Main duties of the job
To support the ABUHB Education and Training (E+T) strategy by working with Site and Education and Training Leads to organise, evaluate and deliver training and development programmes within the Pharmacy Department.
To ensure training and education provided meets statutory, professional and regulatory requirements of Pharmacy undergraduates, Trainee Pharmacists, Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
To lead and support delivery of HEIW commissioned training programmes including the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) within relevant Pharmacy site.
To act as a role model in the field of Pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high standard of practice in line with the ABUHB Pharmacy Vision.
To act as a non-medical prescriber when required, undertaking agreed sessions within sphere of competence, initiating/modifying medication, monitoring therapy and adjusting treatment options.
To deputise and support the Lead Pharmacists within the relevant Pharmacy Department when required.
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 specialty 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
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person Specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification
Experience
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
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UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)