NHS
Pharmacist (Primary Care and Medical Education)
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Job Description
- Req#: H9130-24-0199?language=en&page=54&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Registered with GPhC
- Post-graduate Clinical Diploma
- IP qualification
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Polypharmacy review skills
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Education/teaching experience
- Registered with GPhC
- Post-graduate Clinical Diploma
- IP qualification
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Polypharmacy review skills
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Education/teaching experience
Job summary
Are you a pharmacist ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your skills within the primary care & medical education settings?
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacist has arisen at Swansea Bay University Heath Board, to maximise safe and effective care for patients across primary care and contribute to the education and development of future healthcare professionals.
Working 3 days a week in primary care you will have the opportunity to apply your expert pharmaceutical knowledge and skills to improve patient care through a range of settings including GP practice, virtual wards, care homes etc.
The other 2 days will involve provision of teaching in the areas of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and prescribing in order to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to become safe and effective prescribers. Students will be predominately on the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) course in Swansea University, but may include other courses including Physician Associates and MPharm.
Primary care and education experience is desirable but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who are able to clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy changing environment.
Main duties of the job
Within primary care, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate through experience, their ability to provide high level patient focussed medication reviews for patients. We are looking for applications from enthusiastic, self-motivated clinical pharmacists who are effective communicators with a passion to provide evidenced based patient care.
Within Medical Education, deliver teaching in a range of formats including lectures, tutorials, workshops and for self-directed learning (face-to-face and on occasions virtually). Sessions in partnership or alongside other members of the GEM teaching team.
Develop teaching resources for both your own sessions and those delivered by others. These are developed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for their future roles and to meet the requirements of the regulatory bodies such as the General Medical Council (GMC).
Teaching will be delivered at the Singleton campus of Swansea University and at placement sites within Swansea Bay. Occasionally teaching may also be delivered at other placement locations in Wales.
Utilising your knowledge and links within Primary Care to support students to develop prescribing skills during their placements in this sector
Be involved in assessments which the students are undertaking including writing questions, preparing and advising students.
Undertake continual evaluation and updating of your teaching content and delivery methods.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
01 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-PST008-0224
Job locations
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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