Advanced Pharmacist - Dermatology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Pharmacist in Dermatology to join the Dermatology and Pharmacy teams at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales. The post focuses on specialist medicines, including high‑cost therapies and homecare, delivering patient‑centred care and developing treatment pathways.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, contribute to guidelines and governance, and support education, audits and service improvement.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration are essential.
• Post graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy service to dermatology in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer specialist pharmaceutical advice on dermatological treatments and high‑cost/homecare medicines.
• Contribute to medicines governance, guidelines, and pathways within dermatology and pharmacy.
• Support education, training, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in patient-facing clinical practice and, where qualified, independent prescribing.
• Participate in weekend/public holiday/on‑call rotas as required.

Skills

Welsh language

Communication skills

IT literate

Prioritise & delegate

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

GPhC registration

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

Essential criteria

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• IT literate
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures
• Ability to set and meet deadlines

Desirable criteria

• Teaching and presentational skills

Values

Essential Criteria

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

Other

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner