Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Admissions

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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., 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., 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., 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.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., 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., 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.