An exciting opportunity has arisen at Withybush General Hospital for a Pharmacist with drive and ability to become part of the dynamic Pharmacy Team. You will work in a supportive environment with training opportunities, to build on your foundation skills and develop your expertise.
We are committed to developing and training our staff, and you will join our dynamic clinical pharmacy team providing pharmaceutical care to a number of areas on rotation. This includes general medicine, general and orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, and admissions.
Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 250 beds. It provides a range of medical and surgical specialities including coronary care, acute stroke, trauma and orthopaedics, frailty, critical care, and the emergency department. The clinical pharmacy service is well established and provides high-quality care across all specialities.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and you will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service in all areas. You will be working as a key member of the pharmacy team providing a clinical service to a number of areas on rotation; Medicines Information can also be included.
You will have the opportunity to develop your practice in a wide range of clinical areas in a small and friendly general hospital. You will be supported in any ongoing studies including prescribing qualifications. You will be expected to undertake the role of responsible pharmacist when working as part of the dispensary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/12/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Masters degree in pharmacy (4 years) or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Professional knowledge of medicines management systems and processes in an integrated NHS
* Experience of teaching & supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants, and students
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualifications
* Knowledge of specialist area as described in job advert
Other
* Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holidays, and evening opening
* Have a flexible approach
* Travel between sites and outside organization
* Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
* Highly developed knowledge and experience of health care
* Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
* Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Pharmacy Site Lead, Withybush General Hospital
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)
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