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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Learning and Development

Integrated Care System

Swansea

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GBP 54,000 - 62,000

Full time

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Job summary

A health board in Swansea seeks an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. This unique role combines clinical practice with a strong focus on workforce development, training, and mentorship. Ideal candidates will have a passion for developing others while maintaining a patient-centric approach to pharmacy services. Join a vibrant healthcare team dedicated to quality improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications are a Masters in pharmacy and a post-graduate diploma.
  • Commitment to continuing personal development is essential.
  • Experience as a clinical pharmacist and in teaching/mentoring roles is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of education and training across the pharmacy team.
  • Involve mentoring, coaching, and contributing to patient-facing services.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service resilience.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Organization

Education

Masters Degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Member of the GPhC

Job description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical Learning and Development

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team at Morriston Hospital in a role focused on clinical, education, training and mentoring. This is a newly developed role that has clinical practice with a strong focus on workforce development and training delivery. With an increasing junior workforce, and growing education demand within the pharmacy team, the need for structured support in mentoring, coaching, research and leadership has never been greater. This is a great opportunity to stay involved in patient-facing work while also helping shape the future pharmacy workforce. You'll be a key member of the team that supports others in their learning and development, helping to build a more resilient service and a better experience for both patients and staff. You will receive support and mentorship to help you succeed and grow in this position. Education and training remains central to high-quality clinical practice, with strong leadership embedded within the department. If you are passionate about supporting others in their development, keen to build your own leadership and mentoring skills, and want to continue making a meaningful impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will support the delivery of education and training across the pharmacy team, including trainee pharmacists, technicians, undergraduates, and post-registrants. You will play an active part in creating a positive learning environment through mentoring, coaching, and supporting the professional development of others. The post includes a clinical component, allowing you to continue contributing to patient-facing services and medicines optimisation. This blend of responsibilities ensures you maintain clinical impact while supporting colleagues in their growth and progression. You will also be involved in training activities such as education sessions, supervision, and one-to-one support, as well as contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives. The post supports service resilience through participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas and plays a key role in improving the overall training experience within Morriston Hospital. You will work closely with senior colleagues and the wider education and training team to ensure site-level training needs are met. Your involvement will help strengthen the department's capacity to deliver high-quality care and support a growing, dynamic workforce.

About us

At Swansea Bay University Health Board, we believe that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring that you feel supported as you begin your career with us.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, we offer extensive professional training and development opportunities in an innovative and forward-thinking environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are an inclusive employer committed to equality and diversity.

If you're looking for an exciting career with excellent training opportunities, all while enjoying the stunning natural scenery and vibrant city life that Swansea has to offer, this role could be perfect for you!

Job responsibilities

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh 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 Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
  • Masters Degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • Member of the GPhC
  • Commitment to continuing personal development (CPD).
  • Evidence of Leadership/ Management further learning e.g. qualification, course certificate.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
  • Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team. Innovative and well organised. Confident and calm.
  • Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information. Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
  • Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions
  • Act as a role model, leadership and negotiating skills, assertive, Tactful, Persuasive good verbal/written communication negotiating and influencing skills skills
  • Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
  • Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
  • Evidence of clinical audit, service improvement and implementation of procedures and protocols.
  • Teaching experience. Experience of being a preregistration pharmacist tutor. Represented pharmacy at national forum in specialist field.
Disclosure 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.

£54,550 to £61,412 a yearper annum pro rata

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