Job overview

We are seeking a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at Singleton Hospital. They will work closely with pharmacy colleagues, clinicians, nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients. Main roles and responsibilities include providing and supervising a range of medicines management services for patients – from the time of their admission through to their discharge. A major component will be the proactive provision of timely, evidence-based advice to prescribers to enhance patient care and promote cost-effective use of medicines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in dispensary duties and provide clinical pharmacy services to various specialities, on a rotational basis. This will allow the development of deeper knowledge, expertise, clinical and non-clinical skills under the direction of our experienced lead practitioners. Support and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate by team members to ensure that you fulfil your potential. Applications are welcomed from recently qualified pharmacists or those looking to expand their practice in another sector. Going forward, an opportunity to undertake a distance learning clinical diploma/Independent prescribing role will be possible, if/when appropriate.

Working for our organisation

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We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services – we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city – look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of clinical governance audits and risk management. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with good time management and organisational skills.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Masters Degree MPharm
  • Registration with GPhC

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Professionally accountable for own actions

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working in range of specialities

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to appropriately recommend and communicate therapeutic options

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of promotion and evaluation of best practice
  • Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team

    • Desirable criteria

  • Good knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics

    • Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

    Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable