About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our senior pharmacy leadership team as Lead Pharmacist for Haematology Services, based at Nevill Hall Hospital. This is a pivotal role providing strategic and operational leadership for specialist haematology pharmacy services across the Health Board.
You will lead, deliver and continuously develop a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service across inpatient, day-case, ambulatory and outpatient haematology settings. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will drive innovation and service transformation aligned to national cancer standards and NHS Wales priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and modernise key areas including systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) services, electronic prescribing systems and clinical trials. You will work in partnership with aseptic services to ensure a safe, seamless end-to-end treatment pathway, while providing expert leadership in medicines optimisation, governance and patient safety.
As a senior leader within the site management team, you will influence strategy, lead workforce development and contribute to Health Board and All-Wales initiatives. You will also support the development of advanced clinical practice within your team, including independent prescribing roles.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Provide strategic leadership for haematology pharmacy services Deliver and develop high-quality, patient-focused clinical services Lead SACT service development and digital innovation (e.g. prescribing systems) Ensure robust clinical governance, safety and medicines optimisation Manage and develop pharmacy staff and support workforce transformation Contribute to site, Health Board and All-Wales programmes About you GPhC-registered pharmacist with postgraduate clinical training Significant senior-level experience in haematology and/or oncology pharmacy Advanced knowledge of SACT and specialist clinical pharmacy practice Proven leadership, service development and governance experience Excellent communication, influencing and team-working skills Independent prescriber (or willing to undertake) What we offer
A senior leadership role with real impact on haematology cancer services Opportunities to lead innovation and All-Wales work Supportive multidisciplinary and pharmacy leadership teams Strong commitment to professional and leadership development If you are an ambitious clinical leader looking to shape the future of haematology pharmacy services, we would love to hear from you.
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
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Person Specification
Skills and Attributes Essential
Up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and principles of medicines management Role of pharmacists at ward level, in the pharmacy department and in the community Organisational abilities Analytical abilities Management/ leadership skills Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills Computer skills Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Ability to build a rapport with patients, students and staff Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations Conscientious, responsible and reliable Highly motivated Able to function well under pressure Enthusiastic Innovative Good verbal and written communication skills Good with patients
Desirable
Knowledge of patient self-administration systems, one-stop dispensing systems etc. Knowledge of quality improvement methodology Experiences in utilising QI methods in change management Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience Essential
Post grad exp in hospital pharmacy with substantial period at senior level in Haematology and/or Oncology Recent experience of ward service provision Proven ability to work independently at an advanced level Proven ability to deliver innovations within service delivery Advanced specialist knowledge of pharmaceutical care of patients receiving SACT
Desirable
Experience of management and leadership duties Experience of implementing national standards Experience of homecare medicines management
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Master's degree in Pharmacy Member of GPhC Member of RPS Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge - diploma CPD
Desirable
Management qualification Non-medical prescriber Working towards RPS faculty / credentialling Advanced Clinical practitioner
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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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)