About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 10 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the Unscheduled Care Pharmacy Team within the Emergency Quadrant at Glan Clwyd Hospital on a Band 8a maternity cover basis.
This post will play a key role in the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care, including the Emergency Department (ED), Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
The successful post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior pharmacy colleagues, contributing to service development, education, leadership and quality improvement within a fast-paced clinical environment. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop advanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement skills.
Main duties of the job
Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care areas, including ED, AMU, SAU and SDEC. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and timely use of medicines within unscheduled care pathways, improving patient flow and supporting early discharge where appropriate. Contribute to clinical decision-making, including medication reconciliation, complex medicines management, prescribing advice and discharge planning. Support and lead the education, training and professional development of junior pharmacy staff and members of the wider clinical team. Participate in leadership, service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities within the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service. Work collaboratively with digital and informatics teams to support the development and use of integrated electronic systems, improving medicines safety, patient flow and continuity of care across primary and secondary care. Support workforce planning and contribute to the operational management of the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service as required. Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice, promoting innovation, patient safety and high standards of person-centred care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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 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 IT literate Evidence of implementation of change Ability to prioritise and delegate Development of protocols and procedures
Values Essential
Committed to self-study and self-development Patient Focused Ability to meet deadlines
Other Essential
Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary. Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)