Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Admissions

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Full time
Location: Swansea
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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pharmacist to join our admissions team at Morriston Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team optimising medication therapy for patients. You will ensure seamless transitions of care and enhance treatment outcomes from the moment they enter Morriston hospital.

As a key member of the admissions team, you will conduct comprehensive medication reviews, support prescribing decisions, and ensure safe and effective medication management for patients. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to address medication-related issues promptly, helping to improve patient safety and outcomes.

You will also have opportunities to lead projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the admissions process and contribute to clinical guidelines and policies. Responsibilities include managing the pharmacy service in the admissions unit, undertaking medication reconciliation, overseeing medicines expenditure, and ensuring compliance with best practices and hospital protocols.

You will receive support and mentorship to help you succeed and grow in this position.

If you are a Non-Medical Prescriber committed to patient-centred care, excel in fast-paced environments, and are ready to take on a rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the pharmacy service to the medical admissions unit in Morriston Hospital.

The role will involve working collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues, clinicians, nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to newly admitted medical patients. The role will be mainly ward-based, providing and supervising a range of medicines management services for patients on the admissions unit.

The role will also involve identifying areas for improvement in pharmaceutical services within the admissions areas and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.

A major component will be the proactive provision of timely, evidence-based advice to prescribers to enhance patient care and promote cost-effective use of medicines. Supervision, mentoring and training of junior colleagues will also be a major component of the job.

The post holder will participate in dispensary duties and provide clinical leadership to junior pharmacists and trainees. In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities including analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance audits, service improvement projects and risk management.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

About us

At Swansea Bay University Health Board, we believe that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring that you feel supported as you begin your career with us.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, we offer extensive professional training and development opportunities in an innovative and forward-thinking environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are an inclusive employer committed to equality and diversity.

If you're looking for an exciting career with excellent training opportunities, all while enjoying the stunning natural scenery and vibrant city life that Swansea has to offer, this role could be perfect for you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications/ Knowledge

Essential

Clinical diploma GPhC Registered as Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Experience in medical speciality Evidence of Clinical audit, SIP, protocol implementation Contribution into pharmaceutical care

Desirable

Teaching/ lecture experience Foundation Trainee tutor Represented pharmacy at National Forum

Aptitude/ Experience

Essential

Leadership and negotiating skills Good verbal and written communication skills Innovative and well organised

Desirable

Leadership/ management learning - e.g. course certificate

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board Address

Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-PST102-1024-A

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