Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Teacher Practitioner
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you a pharmacist passionate about education and shaping the future pharmacy workforce?
Swansea Bay are proud to advertise a teacher practitioner post for the MPharm programme run by Swansea University Medical School. Time is split equally between Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Swansea University, providing an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice pharmacist to develop an academic career in clinical education.
The successful applicant will lead clinical placement provision throughout the newly developed MPharm programme, supporting undergraduates to gain competence and confidence in clinical pharmacy and in the application of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients.They will be an honorary member of the University team, supporting the development, delivery and assessment of course content and a core leader in executing the new GPhC Standards for the Initial Education and Training Standards for Pharmacists, including prescribing and digital competency.
The post holder will become a member of an expanding and award winning team of core educators across the SBUHB pharmacy division and be a role model for the profession and a champion for education. They will also have the opportunity to support our growing portfolio of education programmes, including nursing, foundation and post-registration pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with Health Board sites, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Swansea University to ensure the successful delivery of the new Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) in Wales.
They will work across two Organisations; Swansea University Medical School (MPharm course) as an honorary lecturer and Swansea Bay University Health Board as an advanced clinical pharmacist and education lead. Clinical services will include ward based clinical care, dispensary sessions and prescribing services where applicable at our Morriston hospital site - although, service site contribution negotiable if required.
Due to existing and future transformation plans in Wales, the teacher practitioner position will be dynamic and stimulating. Our undergraduate programme is multi-site and multi-sector, requiring cross site and sector engagement. The successful candidate will require exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to navigate the changing landscape in education, to ensure optimal outcomes for Swansea Bay pharmacy.They will also need to demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and to succeed in this role be a strong team player.
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
The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with existing and future teacher practitioner roles to ensure smooth programme delivery and there will be mentoring and development opportunities depending on applicant need and career prospects.
The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites, sectors and organisations, including acute and primary care, Welsh Universities and HEIW. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
There is an expectation to work bank holidays, weekends, and out of hours in line with Morriston rota requirements.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Masters Degree MPharm.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification.
- Non-medical Prescriber.
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties. Professionally accountable for own actions.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in a variety of patients.
- Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice.
- Experience of working with electronic discharge systems.
- Experience of lecturing.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of Change Management Skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills, manage groups of students in the clinical environment.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team, influencing senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management.
- Innovative and well organised.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
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