Advanced Pharmacist - Specialist Medicine

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Pharmacist with knowledge in specialist medicine and who shares our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work within the specialist medicine team and the clinical pharmacy team. You will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service.

The post holder will attend ward rounds within specialist medicine and use their independent prescribing qualification (where applicable) to optimise patient care. There is true multidisciplinary interaction in this role.

The successful candidate will support unscheduled care group as and when needed as well, This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and provide operational support to the Team Lead. The post is based at the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil but we work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the Clinical Lead Pharmacist for Specialist Medicine, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical advice and regular reports on clinical and financial drug issues, and be responsible for providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Medical Directorate.

The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and undertake duties in accordance with National protocols, legislation, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB policies and procedures.

The post holder will deliver a high quality specialised clinical pharmacy service to promote the safe rational and cost effective use of medicines, through personal practice and the training of other staff.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level if you’ve learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the ‘Croeso Candidate!’ guide attached below for more information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification linked to this advert for more details of this post.