Advanced Pharmacist - Unscheduled Care
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtai...
- Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care areas, including ED, AMU, SAU and SDEC.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and timely use of medicines within unscheduled care pathways, improving patient flow and supporting early discharge where appropriate.
- Contribute to clinical decision-making, including medication reconciliation, complex medicines management, prescribing advice and discharge planning.
- Support and lead the education, training and professional development of junior pharmacy staff and members of the wider clinical team.
- Participate in leadership, service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities within the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service.
- Work collaboratively with digital and informatics teams to support the development and use of integrated electronic systems, improving medicines safety, patient flow and continuity of care across primary and secondary care.
- Support workforce planning and contribute to the operational management of the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service as required.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice, promoting innovation, patient safety and high standards of person-centred care.
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.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
Desirable: - Experience in relevant clinical area; - Leadership and management experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- IT literate
- Evidence of implementation of change
- Ability to prioritise and delegate
- Development of protocols and procedures
Values
Essential: - Committed to self-study and self-development; - Patient Focused; - Ability to meet deadlines
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
- Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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