[ref. w85517802] Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Job overview
Morriston Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to advance their clinical experience and training by joining our team at Morriston. This will be a rotational post however according to service demands there will be opportunities to specialise.
There will be an opportunity to provide care to a range of medical, surgical, burns, critical care, paediatric and cardiac patients.
As a Clinical Pharmacist at Morriston Hospital, you will enjoy full support and diverse developmental opportunities, including Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) and leadership training. We are actively seeking pharmacists with relevant clinical experience, strong communication skills, and a dedicated commitment to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care.
Main duties of the job
The provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients, providing specialist advice and expertise to clinicians and nursing staff, to ensure the safe, effective and economic use of medicines.
To act as mentor to and participate in the training of diploma, trainee and other pharmacists within these areas. To be involved in the audit, monitoring and development of Medicines Management at ward level.
To contribute to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service, in line with departmental rotas to meet the needs of the service. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and out of hours rotas as dictated by the needs of the service
Provide clinical pharmacy support to the dispensary as part of the pharmacist's dispensary rota. To communicate and work with locality teams to deliver an integrated service across the health community.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Masters Degree MPharm
- Postgraduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Current Registration with GPhC
Experience
Essential criteria- Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy at Band 6 or above
- Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities
- Experience of working in medicine/ surgery
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of MDT working
- Evidence of IT skills
- Evidence of presenting skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Evidence of Team Working
- Evidence of being organised
- Assertive
- Ability to speak Welsh