Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Learning and Development

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Swansea; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Swansea is looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. This role uniquely combines clinical responsibilities with a strong focus on workforce development and training delivery. You'll play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment while remaining actively involved in patient-facing services. If you're passionate about mentoring and committed to enhancing patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the vibrant city life and beautiful scenery of Swansea.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy are required.
• Evidence of leadership training and commitment to CPD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support education and training delivery across the pharmacy team.
• Mentor and coach trainee pharmacists and technicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Teaching experience

Resilience under pressure

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Learning and Development

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join Morriston Hospital in a role focused on clinical practice, education, training, and mentoring. This newly developed position combines clinical responsibilities with a strong emphasis on workforce development and training delivery. As the junior workforce grows and educational demands increase within the pharmacy team, the need for structured support through mentoring, coaching, research, and leadership has become essential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to remain involved in patient-facing work while shaping the future pharmacy workforce.

You will be a key member of the team supporting others' learning and development, contributing to a more resilient service and improved experiences for patients and staff. Support and mentorship will be provided to help you succeed and develop in this role. Education and training are central to high-quality clinical practice, with strong leadership embedded within the department. If you are passionate about supporting others' development, eager to build your leadership and mentoring skills, and committed to impacting patient care positively, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

This role involves supporting the delivery of education and training across the pharmacy team, including trainee pharmacists, technicians, undergraduates, and post-registrants. You will foster a positive learning environment through mentoring, coaching, and professional development support. The position includes a clinical component, enabling continued contribution to patient-facing services and medicines optimisation. This combination ensures clinical impact while supporting colleagues' growth and progression.

You will participate in training activities such as education sessions, supervision, and one-to-one support, as well as contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives. The role supports service resilience through participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas and aims to enhance the overall training experience at Morriston Hospital. You will collaborate with senior colleagues and the wider education team to meet site-level training needs, strengthening the department's capacity to deliver high-quality care and support a dynamic workforce.

About us

At Swansea Bay University Health Board, we value our staff as our greatest asset and are committed to supporting your career development. As one of the UK's largest healthcare providers, we offer extensive training and development opportunities in an innovative environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity.

If you seek an exciting career with excellent training and the chance to enjoy Swansea's natural scenery and vibrant city life, this role could be ideal for you!

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply. Full job description and person specifications are available within the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Member of the GPhC
• Commitment to continuing personal development (CPD)
• Evidence of leadership/management training, e.g., qualification or course certificate

Essential Aptitude and Abilities

• Effective communicator, motivated, team player, innovative, well-organised, confident, and calm
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information appropriately
• Resilience under pressure and ability to cope with interruptions
• Leadership, negotiation skills, assertiveness, tactfulness, and persuasive communication
• Experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialist area
• Experience contributing to pharmaceutical care in a specialist field
• Experience in clinical audits, service improvement, and protocol implementation
• Teaching experience, including preregistration pharmacist mentorship; representation at national forums in a specialist field

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.

Salary: £54,550 to £61,412 per annum, pro-rata for part-time roles.