Clinical Pharmacist with Directorate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical team, as the Respiratory Directorate Pharmacist. This post is based at the Grange University Hospital (GUH) which is a Specialist and Critical Care Centre, providing a centre of excellence to treat our most seriously ill patients. Excellent clinical, organisational and leadership skills are vital for this role ,and you will be an integral part of the team of Medical Directorate Pharmacists at GUH.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders. Opportunities will be available to support and develop your career pathway. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist Medicine at GUH, to deliver a robust and patient-centered pharmacy service within the Medicine Division.

This post is full-time, 37.5hrs per week and we will consider a flexible approach to needs of the service and would encourage an informal visit., With the expansion of the Respiratory bed base at GUH, this post will work closely with the Respiratory multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will be responsible for the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service to this specialist area. Our patients are our highest priority, and we welcome transformative suggestions for pharmacy practice, whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

The role will be extremely rewarding and requires an individual with a broad-based clinic knowledge, with experience of working within a specialist clinical environment. Collaborative working with the Respiratory MDT will be a key aspect of the role, forging robust working relations in order to advance the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Strong teamwork and communication skills are vital for this role, and the post holder will work alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to deliver a patient-focused pharmacy service.

You will be encouraged to continue to advance your clinical knowledge and progress your skills as a Respiratory Specialist Pharmacist. At GUH we are committed to the professional development of our Pharmacy workforce; with opportunities for leadership and management development, providing the ideal environment to fulfil your potential for further career progression.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.