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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-PST025-0325
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Town
Port Talbot
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist

Band 6

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic pharmacist to join our team in Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

This post will contribute to our comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to a range of medical, surgical and mental health areas.  There is a focus on the frail elderly population, medicines optimisation and seamless working with our colleagues in primary care. We undertake a number of pharmacist led clinics and the post holder will also gain experience in these areas.

We welcome applications from pharmacists who have already gained registration, in any sector of practice. There will be an opportunity to undertake a recognised post-registration qualification or credential.

Main duties of the job

As a post-registration pharmacist you will provide clinical pharmacy services to various specialities, on a rotational basis and participate in ward and dispensary services. This will allow the development of deeper knowledge, expertise, clinical and non-clinical skills under the direction of our experienced lead practitioners. Support and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate by team members to ensure that you fulfil your potential.

The role will involve working within the extended pharmacy and multi-disciplinary teams where you will further enhance your autonomous practice and confidence as a post-registration pharmacist.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Masters Degree MPharm
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Professionally accountable for own actions
  • Demonstrates the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in a variety of patients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of promotion and evaluation of best practice
  • Use relevant IT systems within the NHS, and to learn and use new systems as they become available
  • Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Good knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Payne
Job title
Senior Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01639 862170
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