Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and motivated aspiring Chief Pharmacist, or current, Senior Pharmacist who is ready for that next step? If so, we have just the role for you at Powys Teaching Health Board. We are looking for a Chief Pharmacist to join our organisation, this is a key leadership role. Powys Teaching Health Board provides community health services for the population of Powys and commissions services from neighbouring Health Boards and Trusts. Our vision is to care for our communities and patients by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services and reducing the need for inpatient care wherever possible through the provision of strengthened home, primary and community care. Reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director, with professional accountability to the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales, the Chief Pharmacist will be responsible for leading, managing and developing Pharmacy Services in Powys Teaching Health Board. The successful applicant will be a senior leader, working with senior Health Board colleagues, national networks, teams across primary and secondary care on clinical and management strategies. They will also work with commissioned, and partner services using medicines. Requirements therefore include excellent communication and critical thinking skills, clinical credibility, strong interpersonal /relationship building skills, and proven service delivery achievements Main duties of the job This is a key leadership role for the organisation. The post holder will: o Hold corporate responsibility for Medicines Management/Pharmacyservices and will be responsible for ensuring delivery of the Pharmacy and Medicine Management Service, delivering transformational change,embracing technology, and encompassing cultural change programmes. o Provide strategic and professional leadership within the health economy and the senior pharmacy management team, including the development of medicines related strategies, and overseeing implementation of the Health Board's agreed strategy, transformation plans and medicines management cash releasing efficiency savings. o Responsible for, lead and manage the primary care, community servicesand commissioned services/high-cost drugs pharmacy teams, includingpharmacy professionals, nurses, administrative staff, project managersand support staff. The post holder will be responsible for the development of a workforce strategy and plan, which optimises skill mix, reflects the current and future needs of patients and changing needs of the service, This job combines the responsibilities associated with the MedicinesManagement/Pharmacy services within primary care, community services, community pharmacy and commissioned services, to ensure the effectiveintegration of all pharmacy services across the area. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £106,967 to £123,091 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number Chief Pharmacist Job locations Bronllys Hospital Bronllys Brecon LD3 0LU Job description Job responsibilities A job description and person specification can be found attached to the advert under vacancy documents Job description Job responsibilities A job description and person specification can be found attached to the advert under vacancy documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy (or BPharm with evidence of higher level training, and appropriate experience) Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Membership of the RPSGB Post-graduate qualification relevant to therapeutics or pharmacy practice Leadership or Management qualification relevant to the NHS at post graduate level Diploma or master's level Significant knowledge of all regulatory frameworks and governance arrangements for medicines & Risk Management Desirable Research Methodology Training Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Significant experience of working in a variety of pharmaceutical settings Significant and recent senior Pharmacy Leadership experience (within the last 5 years) Significant experience of delivering pharmacy services both to hospital based, and to primary care areas Significant recent experience of planning and improving quality of pharmacy services provided Desirable Relevant experience at NHS Band 8c or equivalent, or above Experience of working within a GP practice / Primary Care Aptitude and Abilities Essential Strategic and operational leadership skills to lead change through people Able to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines Team worker who builds effective working relationships, as well as individual achiever Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area, and wider Wales Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy (or BPharm with evidence of higher level training, and appropriate experience) Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Membership of the RPSGB Post-graduate qualification relevant to therapeutics or pharmacy practice Leadership or Management qualification relevant to the NHS at post graduate level Diploma or master's level Significant knowledge of all regulatory frameworks and governance arrangements for medicines & Risk Management Desirable Research Methodology Training Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Significant experience of working in a variety of pharmaceutical settings Significant and recent senior Pharmacy Leadership experience (within the last 5 years) Significant experience of delivering pharmacy services both to hospital based, and to primary care areas Significant recent experience of planning and improving quality of pharmacy services provided Desirable Relevant experience at NHS Band 8c or equivalent, or above Experience of working within a GP practice / Primary Care Aptitude and Abilities Essential Strategic and operational leadership skills to lead change through people Able to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines Team worker who builds effective working relationships, as well as individual achiever Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area, and wider Wales 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Bronllys Hospital Bronllys Brecon LD3 0LU Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)