This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/01/2026.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking Clinical Pharmacist to lead the pharmacy service provided to the admission team based in Withybush General Hospital.
The successful applicant will join a well-established team of pharmacy staff providing care to a wide range of medical and surgical specialities including coronary care, acute stoke, respiratory, trauma & orthopaedics, medicines information, critical care, acute frailty and the emergency department. The hospital has a newly established streaming hub (Porth Preseli) which is an innovative and leading area within the health board and the opportunity to work closely with the hub will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
As the interim Lead Pharmacist for admissions you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a patient focused clinical pharmacy service to the front of house- Adult Clinical Decision Unit (ACDU) and Emergency Department (ED). You would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of newly evolving services, such as Porth Preseli and provide support to other areas when necessary. You will be part of our friendly/passionate pharmacy team and contribute to the implementation of medicines optimisation, striving for excellence. You will provide a specialist and professional service to enable us to meet high standards of patient care and safety, working together with the multi-disciplinary surgical team. You will be involved in the education and training of pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals. This role will be situated in Withybush General Hospital which is a busy District General Hospital with approximately 270 beds. Fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 31/01/2026 to cover maternity leave. 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. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. 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. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 14/01/2025 Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications Independent prescriber Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes aseptics Registered as QC if role includes aseptics Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience
Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS Knowledge and experience of healthcare Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field. Practice Research Experience Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs Experience of managing change Experience of service improvement Language requirements
Welsh speaker - level 1 Other
Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner 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. £54,550 to £61,412 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time) Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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As the interim Lead Pharmacist for admissions you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a patient focused clinical pharmacy service to the front of house- Adult Clinical Decision Unit (ACDU) and Emergency Department (ED). You would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of newly evolving services, such as Porth Preseli and provide support to other areas when necessary. You will be part of our friendly/passionate pharmacy team and contribute to the implementation of medicines optimisation, striving for excellence. You will provide a specialist and professional service to enable us to meet high standards of patient care and safety, working together with the multi-disciplinary surgical team. You will be involved in the education and training of pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals. This role will be situated in Withybush General Hospital which is a busy District General Hospital with approximately 270 beds. Fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 31/01/2026 to cover maternity leave. 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. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. 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. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 14/01/2025 Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate MSc or Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience or qualifications Independent prescriber Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (Leeds University) or equivalent if role includes aseptics Registered as QC if role includes aseptics Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience
Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS Knowledge and experience of healthcare Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field. Practice Research Experience Training and education of pharmacy staff and other HCPs Experience of managing change Experience of service improvement Language requirements
Welsh speaker - level 1 Other
Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner 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. £54,550 to £61,412 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time) Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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