We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual who shares our Health Board values to fill a Band 6 (AFC) pharmacist post in secondary care at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
We have an exciting range of formal development opportunities to complement the on-site development pathways in place for the Band 6 pharmacist roles. There will be rotational opportunities and the departments will work with the individual candidates to identify a suitable programme to meet the individual's needs. This may include completion of a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has a strong commitment to delivering excellent training and development for all our workforce especially in our junior levels. We have a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages our staff to succeed. There is a range of experienced and knowledgeable mentors and tutors at each site who will support you as you progress through the various development programmes on offer. Successful candidates may be required to rotate between sites to build their clinical knowledge and to experience different clinical specialist areas.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified pharmacists, those looking to register in December 2024, and experienced pharmacists ready for a fresh new challenge.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. To deliver a clinical pharmacy service to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and professional requirements and standards.
2. To provide ward-based medicines management service to general clinical areas as per rotation.
3. To supervise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and less experienced pharmacists, Foundation trainee pharmacists, and students.
4. To participate in a planned rotational programme.
5. To provide Professional / Clinical cover for the dispensary services.
6. To complete a training programme.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7GP
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