Advanced Pharmacist - Specialist Medicine in Merthyr Tydfil

We are recruiting for a Pharmacist with knowledge in specialist medicine who shares our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work within the specialist medicine team and the clinical pharmacy team. You will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service. The post holder will attend ward rounds within specialist medicine and use their independent prescribing qualification (where applicable) to optimise patient care. There is true multidisciplinary interaction in this role. The successful candidate will support the unscheduled care group as and when needed. This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and provide operational support to the Team Lead. The post is based at the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil but we work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will be the Clinical Lead Pharmacist for Specialist Medicine, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical advice and regular reports on clinical and financial drug issues.
• Responsible for providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Medical Directorate.
• Accountable for own professional actions and undertake duties in accordance with National protocols, legislation, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB policies and procedures.
• Deliver a high quality specialised clinical pharmacy service to promote the safe rational and cost effective use of medicines, through personal practice and the training of other staff.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients.

About us:

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities:

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification linked to this advert for more details of this post.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and / or Knowledge:

• Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with GPhC
• Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience
• Good knowledge of medicines management issues between primary and secondary care
• Evidence of CPD Leadership training
• Postgraduate Masters in relevant area
• Understanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology
• Member of RPS

Experience:

• Hospital / managed sector pharmacy experience including extensive experience in clinical pharmacy
• Experience of planning audit, quality improvement or research
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to train / supervise other members of staff
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience of monitoring financial expenditure

Personal Qualities:

• Able to work independently
• Able to work as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Accountable and responsible for own actions
• Reliable
• Approachable
• Positive attitude to improvement and development (self and service)
• Empathic, diplomatic and professional response to emotional / confrontational situations

Aptitude, Abilities and Skills:

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to present information to individuals and groups
• Skilled negotiator and facilitator
• Ability to manage conflict and deal with difficult situations
• Effective organisational and prioritising skills
• Able to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts
• Computer keyboard skills and software packages, including report writing skills
• Mentoring and Appraisal skills
• Financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

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.