Advanced Pharmacist - Dermatology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales invites applications for an Advanced Pharmacist in Dermatology to join the Dermatology and Pharmacy teams. You will provide specialist pharmaceutical expertise for dermatology patients, including advanced therapies and homecare medicines, contributing to treatment pathways and service improvements.

The role emphasises patient-facing care, medicines optimisation and collaboration with dermatology colleagues.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration are mandatory.
• Post graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards).
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and registration with the Faculty.
• Experience in managed sector and/or community pharmacy; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy service in dermatology with multidisciplinary team.
• Offer specialist advice on dermatological treatments and high-cost/homecare medicines; monitor outcomes.
• Develop and implement medicines-related guidelines, pathways and service improvements.
• Support education, audit, quality improvement and medicines governance within dermatology and pharmacy.
• Participate in weekend, public holiday and on-call rotas.

Skills

Leadership and management

IT literate

Change implementation

Prioritisation and delegation

Teaching and presentation

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Royal Pharmaceutical Society member & Faculty registration

Non-medical prescribing qualification (or in progress)

Job description

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.

About us

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

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

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

  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.