Cardiology Directorate Pharmacist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative pharmacist to join our clinical team, as theCardiologyDirectorate Pharmacist. This post is based at the Grange University Hospital (GUH),a Specialist and Critical Care Centre,treatingour 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 thatdeliveringthe highest quality of careis about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders.At GUH,we are committed to the professional development of our Pharmacy workforce; with opportunitiesto further your leadership and management skills, providing the ideal environment to fulfil your potential for further career progression.

This extremely rewardingrole will require anindividual with a broad-based clinic knowledge with experience of working within a specialist clinical environment. Collaborative working with theCardiologyMulti-Disciplinary Team (MDT)will be a key aspect, forging robust working relationsin order toadvance the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist Medicine at GUH, to deliver a robust and patient-centredpharmacy service within the Medicine Division.

This post is full-time, 37.5hrs per week and would encourage an informal visitto discuss the post.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of specialist pharmacy services within GUH,byworking as part of theteam of MedicineDirectorate Pharmacists.

Workingclosely with theCardiologyMDT,attendingward roundsto deliver clinical pharmacy servicesto this specialist area.

Workingalongside the MDT to manageCardiologymedicines expenditure, and horizon scanning for new and economically beneficial treatment options.

Working with medical and nursing colleagues to develop medicines policies and guidelines that promote evidence based and economical prescribing, embedding national strategies into clinical practice.

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

Delivery of education and training to pharmacist trainees, juniorpharmacistsand multidisciplinary colleagues;focusingondevelopments in pharmaceutical care withinCardiology.

Collaborative working with pharmacy colleagues across all sites tomaintaincontinuity of care forpatients, andenhance working practices.

You will be encouraged to continue to advance your clinical knowledge and progress your skills as aCardiologySpecialist Pharmacist.This is your chance to be a clinical leader, within a pharmacy team striving to enhance patient care.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job 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.

This post may be offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. Annex 21 applies where a candidate does not yet meet the full requirements of the role but can be appointed as a trainee and offered a structured training programme to allow development to the required standard. During the training period, salary will be paid as a percentage of the fully qualified rate in accordance with Annex 21 provisions. Upon successful completion of training and attainment of required competencies, the post holder will move to the appropriate spine point of the full pay band for the role. Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to get in touch for more information.

Person Specification Education and training

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Work Experience

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Skills and attributes

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Knowledge and understanding

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.