Advanced Pharmacist - Dermatology

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS Wales), is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist in Dermatology to join the Dermatology and Pharmacy teams. This role offers specialist pharmaceutical expertise and opportunities to influence patient care in dermatology.

The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective treatment, including high-cost and homecare medicines, with potential independent prescribing where

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards).
• Welsh language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to dermatology, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use.
• Advise on dermatological treatments, including high-cost and homecare medicines.
• Develop and implement medicines-related guidelines, pathways and service improvements.
• Support education, training, audit, and medicines governance within dermatology and pharmacy.
• Engage in patient-facing clinical practice and independent prescribing where qualified.
• Participate in weekend, public holiday and on-call rotas.

Skills

IT literate

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Team working

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.) Job ref 050-PST-148-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glan Clwyd Hospital Town Bodelwyddan Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Working for our organisation

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the Dermatology and Pharmacy teams in Central Integrated Health Community (IHC) as an Advanced Pharmacist in Dermatology.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary dermatology team, the post holder will provide specialist pharmaceutical expertise to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines for patients with dermatological conditions. The role will include supporting the use of specialist and advanced therapies, including biologic medicines and medicines supplied through homecare services.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist and advanced practice within dermatology and help shape an evolving pharmacy service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with dermatology colleagues to support patient-facing care, medicines optimisation, service improvement and the development of safe and effective treatment pathways.

We are looking for a motivated pharmacist with strong clinical, communication and multidisciplinary working skills and an enthusiasm for developing their expertise in dermatology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to dermatology, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use and support high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role will include providing specialist pharmaceutical advice on dermatological treatments, supporting the safe and effective use of specialist, high-cost and homecare medicines, and contributing to the monitoring and review of patients receiving treatment.

The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of medicines‑related guidelines, pathways and service improvements, taking account of national guidance and evidence-based practice. They will also support education and training, audit, quality improvement and medicines governance within dermatology and pharmacy.

The role will include patient-facing clinical practice and, where appropriately qualified and competent, independent prescribing.

The post holder will also participate in wider pharmacy services, including weekend, public holiday and on‑call rotas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• IT literate
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Teaching and presentational skills

Values

• Committed to self‑study and self‑development
• Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team

Other

• 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
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.