About this role
Job summary
Are you a pharmacist who is keen to make a meaningful difference to service provision, patient experience and outcomes in rheumatology in the West Integrated Health Community (IHC)?
We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking pharmacist to join the well-established and supportive rheumatology multidisciplinary team based in the Peter Maddison Rheumatology Centre in Llandudno General Hospital.
We will also welcome you as a member of our friendly and supportive pharmacy team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, and you will work with us to achieve our goal to deliver seamless, patient-centred pharmaceutical care that maximises the health and wellbeing of the people of North West Wales.
You will be supported in your credentialing journey and will be encouraged to further develop your clinical skills at advanced clinical practice level. Our established links with Welsh University will provide opportunities to get involved in teaching and mentoring undergraduate pharmacy students.
Whether you are a pharmacist with previous rheumatology background or an experienced clinical pharmacist ready to step into a specialist clinical role we would love to hear from you.
Your job plan will focus on clinical practice in rheumatology on 2 days a week, which enables flexibility to tailor the remainder of your week around your previous clinical experience and service needs in Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. Part time working and/or a split post with your existing role can also be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
Work directly alongside Consultant Rheumatologists and specialist nurses, holding your own clinic caseload as an independent prescriber taking responsibility for the prescribing of DMARDs, biologics, and specialist medicines for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatologically conditions.
Practise as an independent prescriber in outpatient clinics alongside Consultant Rheumatologists, delivering expert pharmaceutical care and contributing to medicines optimisation.
Lead on safe, cost-effective prescribing across the specialty, including monitoring drug usage, expenditure, and biosimilar switching.
Developing and implementing prescribing guidelines, policies, and protocols for the department.
Representing pharmacy at Rheumatology MDT and governance meetings, and contributing to regional and national specialty networks.
Acting as a clinical role model supporting, mentoring, and educating undergraduate pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists, rotational pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Driving service development and innovation, with the opportunity to participate in research/ audit and share learning through publication and presentation at conferences.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and /or Welsh 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
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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
Desirable
Membership of relevant professional association Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification
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
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.
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Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)