Advanced Pharmacist - Unscheduled Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

BCUHB is seeking an experienced pharmacist to join the Unscheduled Care Pharmacy Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital on a Band 8a maternity cover basis. The role supports the development of high‑quality clinical pharmacy services across ED, AMU, SAU and SDEC.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service development, education, leadership and quality improvement, and advance your clinical practice within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care areas (ED, AMU, SAU, SDEC).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective medicine use and improve patient flow.
• Contribute to clinical decision-making: reconciliation, complex medicines management, prescribing advice, discharge planning.
• Support and lead education, training and professional development of junior staff and wider clinical team.
• Participate in leadership, service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities within Unscheduled Care pharmacy.
• Collaborate with digital/informatics teams to develop integrated electronic systems for medicines safety and continuity of care.
• Support workforce planning and operational management of Unscheduled Care pharmacy service.
• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice, promoting innovation and patient-centred care.

Skills

IT literate

Leadership

Change management

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (To cover maternity leave up to end of October 2027.) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.) Job ref 050-PST105-0726-B

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glan Clwyd Hospital Town Bodelwyddan Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum,pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 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.

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.

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the Unscheduled Care Pharmacy Team within the Emergency Quadrant at Glan Clwyd Hospital on a Band 8a maternity cover basis.

This post will play a key role in the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care, including the Emergency Department (ED), Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The successful post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior pharmacy colleagues, contributing to service development, education, leadership and quality improvement within a fast‑paced clinical environment. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop advanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement skills.

Main duties of the job

• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service across Unscheduled Care areas, including ED, AMU, SAU and SDEC.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and timely use of medicines within unscheduled care pathways, improving patient flow and supporting early discharge where appropriate.
• Contribute to clinical decision‑making, including medication reconciliation, complex medicines management, prescribing advice and discharge planning.
• Support and lead the education, training and professional development of junior pharmacy staff and members of the wider clinical team.
• Participate in leadership, service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities within the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service.
• Work collaboratively with digital and informatics teams to support the development and use of integrated electronic systems, improving medicines safety, patient flow and continuity of care across primary and secondary care.
• Support workforce planning and contribute to the operational management of the Unscheduled Care pharmacy service as required.
• Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice, promoting innovation, patient safety and high standards of person‑centred care.

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

Values

• Committed to self-study and self-development
• Ability to meet deadlines

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

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.

Name Catherine Pollard Job title Pharmacist Team Leader - Unscheduled Care Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 845363 Additional information

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