b Overview /b p In this Band 8a role you will combine advanced, patient-facing clinical practice with leadership in medicines safety, governance and service improvement. You will work across surgery, critical care and patient flow, while dedicating part of your time to interface duties and PGD responsibilities. You will influence practice through collaboration, robust clinical documentation, and professional accountability. This is a chance to shape medicines use, lead improvements, and support staff development in a large NHS partnership. You will join a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, safe care to patients. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible working /li li education and training opportunities /li li support for independent prescribing qualification /li li professional development /li li wellbeing and sustainable work patterns /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Provide direct patient care across surgery, critical care and patient flow to ensure safe, effective treatment /li li Guide prescribing practice and, where appropriate, independently prescribe or deprescribe /li li Demonstrate antimicrobial stewardship by applying local, regional and national guidance /li li Manage medicines shortages using sound clinical judgement and evidence /li li Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines; address gaps in local practice /li li Identify medicines-related incidents and near misses; coordinate timely resolution and escalation /li li Provide formulary advice and lead PGD reviews for safe supply/administration of prescription-only medicines /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Masters in Pharmacy (or equivalent) /li li Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or proven equivalent experience /li li Registered with GPhC /li li Essential: hospital/clinical pharmacy experience; ongoing CPD; educational supervision/line management experience /li li Desirable: Independent Prescriber or willingness to obtain within 12 months; experience across multiple specialties; training/education experience for staff /li li Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work autonomously and as part of a team /li li Experience with electronic prescribing (desirable) /li /ul ul li Good communicator (verbal written) /li li team player with leadership capabilities /li li adaptable and compassionate leadership /li li Antimicrobial stewardship /li li Prescribing practice (including deprescribing) /li li Independent prescribing (or willingness) /li /ul
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist- Interface and Critical Care employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
