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Job Summary
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 admissions team providing pharmaceutical care to the Emergency Medicines Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop 'Front door' secondary care pharmacy in partnership with the Acute Medical team working in the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care and the Adult Clinical Decision Unit focussing on clinical medicines optimisation through interprofessional review and shared-decision making upon presentation.
Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 240 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 the Emergency Department and Clinical Decisions Unit. The team are an integral part of the MDT in front of house services.
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-PST008-0325
Job locations
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
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.
Person Specification
Essential
* 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 process 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
Desirable
* Accredited Pre-registration Tutor
* Accredited Diploma Pharmacy Tutor
* Independent Prescriber
Other
Essential
* Flexibility to undertake emergency duty including weekends, Bank Holiday and evening opening
* Have a flexible approach
* Travel between sites and outside organization
* Understands and shows commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
* Highly developed knowledge and experience of healthcare
* Demonstrate achievement in at least one area of specialist medicines management
Desirable
* Demonstrate achievement in more than one area of specialist medicines management
Language Skills
Essential
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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