Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Learning and Development - ref. c59654103
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team at Morriston Hospital in a role focused on clinical, education, training and mentoring. This is a newly developed role that has clinical practice with a strong focus on workforce development and training delivery.With an increasing junior workforce, and growing education demand within the pharmacy team, the need for structured support in mentoring, coaching, research and leadership has never been greater. This is a great opportunity to stay involved in patient-facing work while also helping shape the future pharmacy workforce.
You’ll be a key member of the team that supports others in their learning and development, helping to build a more resilient service and a better experience for both patients and staff. You will receive support and mentorship to help you succeed and grow in this position.
Education and training remains central to high-quality clinical practice, with strong leadership embedded within the department. If you are passionate about supporting others in their development, keen to build your own leadership and mentoring skills, and want to continue making a meaningful impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the delivery of education and training across the pharmacy team, including trainee pharmacists, technicians, undergraduates, and post-registrants. You will play an active part in creating a positive learning environment through mentoring, coaching, and supporting the professional development of others.The post includes a clinical component, allowing you to continue contributing to patient-facing services and medicines optimisation. This blend of responsibilities ensures you maintain clinical impact while supporting colleagues in their growth and progression.
You will also be involved in training activities such as education sessions, supervision, and one-to-one support, as well as contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives. The post supports service resilience through participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas and plays a key role in improving the overall training experience within Morriston Hospital.
You will work closely with senior colleagues and the wider education and training team to ensure site-level training needs are met. Your involvement will help strengthen the department’s capacity to deliver high-quality care and support a growing, dynamic workforce.
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Masters Degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Member of the GPhC
- Commitment to continuing personal development (CPD).
- Evidence of Leadership/ Management further learning e.g. qualification, course certificate.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team. Innovative and well organised. Confident and calm.
- Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information. Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
- Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions
- Act as a role model, leadership and negotiating skills, assertive, Tactful, Persuasive good verbal/written communication negotiating and influencing skills skills
Essential Experience
Essential criteria- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
- Evidence of clinical audit, service improvement and implementation of procedures and protocols.
- Teaching experience. Experience of being a preregistration pharmacist tutor. Represented pharmacy at national forum in specialist field.
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.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.