Advanced Pharmacist - Cardiology

Integrated Care System; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist specializing in cardiology. The role involves providing specialized pharmaceutical advice, leadership in clinical services, and supporting patient care initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy and experience in clinical pharmacy settings. The position emphasizes collaborative teamwork and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy within a hospital setting.
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines management issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a clinical pharmacy service.
• Accountable for professional actions in accordance with protocols.
• Deliver safe and effective clinical pharmacy services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Advanced Pharmacist - Cardiology

The closing date is 12 August 2025

We are recruiting for a Pharmacist with knowledge in cardiology and who shares our health board values and passion for improving the care of patients in Wales

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work with the cardiology and clinical pharmacy team. You will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service.

The post holder will attend ward rounds on cardiology and use their independent prescribing qualification (where applicable) to optimise patient care. There is true multidisciplinary interaction in this role.

The successful candidate will support unscheduled care group as and when needed as well, This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and provide operational support to the Team Lead. The post is based at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend but we work collaboratively across all sectors of pharmacy as ONE team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the Clinical Lead Pharmacist for cardiology, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical advice and regular reports on clinical and financial drug issues, and be responsible for providing a safe and effective clinical pharmacy service to patients in the Medical Directorate.

The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and undertake duties in accordance with National protocols, legislation, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB policies and procedures.

The post holder will deliver a high quality specialised clinical pharmacy service to promote the safe rational and cost effective use of medicines, through personal practice and the training of other staff.

Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job 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 and/or Knowledge

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
• oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• oPostgraduate Qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy, or equivalent clinical experience.
• oAccredited Tutor for the Cardiff University Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or able to be accredited).
• oGood knowledge of medicines management issues between primary and secondary care.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development.
• oPostgraduate Diploma in Therapeutics.
• oNon Medical Prescriber
• oUnderstanding of quality improvement and IQT methodology
• oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Experience

• oHospital/managed sector pharmacy experience including extensive experience in clinical pharmacy.
• oExperience of monitoring financial expenditure.
• oExperience of planning audit, quality improvement or research.
• oExperience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• oAbility to train/supervise other members of staff.
• oExperience of implementing change

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

• oEffective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• oAbility to present information to individuals and groups.
• oSkilled negotiator and facilitator.
• oAbility to manage conflict and deal with difficult situations
• oEffective organisational and prioritising skills.
• oAble to evaluate information and make decisions involving highly complex facts.
• oComputer keyboard skills and software packages, including report writing skills.
• oMentoring and Appraisal skills
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
• oFinancial modelling and forecasting skills.

Personal Qualities

• oAble to work independently
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oEnthusiastic and motivated.
• oFlexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
• oResponsible for own actions
• oReliable.
• oApproachable.
• oPositive attitude to improvement and development (self and service).
• oEmpathic, diplomatic, and professional response to emotional/confrontational situations.

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.

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