Advanced Pharmacist - Dermatology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) seeks an Advanced Pharmacist in Dermatology to work with the dermatology and pharmacy teams. You will provide specialist pharmaceutical care for dermatology patients, support advanced therapies and homecare medicines, and help shape a developing pharmacy service.

The role involves patient-facing care, education, audits, and contributing to safe treatment pathways, with opportunities for independent prescribing where qualified.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: MPharm degree and GPhC registration.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent considered.
• Desirable: Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to dermatology, working with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use.
• Support safe, effective use of specialist, high-cost and homecare medicines.
• Contribute to development and implementation of medicines-related guidelines, pathways and service improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Prioritise and delegate

Teamwork

Self-development

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

GPhC registration

Postgraduate 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.

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.

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. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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