Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical team, as the Respiratory Directorate Pharmacist. This post is based at the Grange University Hospital (GUH) which is a Specialist and Critical Care Centre, providing a centre of excellence to treat our most seriously ill patients. Excellent clinical, organisational and leadership skills are vital for this role ,and you will be an integral part of the team of Medical Directorate Pharmacists at GUH. We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders. Opportunities will be available to support and develop your career pathway. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist Medicine at GUH, to deliver a robust and patient-centered pharmacy service within the Medicine Division. This post is full-time, 37.5hrs per week and we will consider a flexible approach to needs of the service and would encourage an informal visit. Main duties of the job With the expansion of the Respiratory bed base at GUH, this post will work closely with the Respiratory multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will be responsible for the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service to this specialist area. Our patients are our highest priority, and we welcome transformative suggestions for pharmacy practice, whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care. The role will be extremely rewarding and requires an individual with a broad-based clinic knowledge, with experience of working within a specialist clinical environment. Collaborative working with the Respiratory MDT will be a key aspect of the role, forging robust working relations in order to advance the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Strong teamwork and communication skills are vital for this role, and the post holder will work alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to deliver a patient-focused pharmacy service. You will be encouraged to continue to advance your clinical knowledge and progress your skills as a Respiratory Specialist Pharmacist. At GUH we are committed to the professional development of our Pharmacy workforce; with opportunities for leadership and management development, providing the ideal environment to fulfil your potential for further career progression. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-PST080-1124 Job locations Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Education and training Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Work Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills and attributes Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge and understanding Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Personal qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Education and training Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Work Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills and attributes Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge and understanding Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Personal qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)