Clinical Education Lead and Speciality Pharmacist

NHS; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Clinical Education Lead and Speciality Pharmacist to enhance pharmacy education and clinical services within Swansea Bay University Health Board. This role involves significant responsibilities in shaping educational programs and providing clinical care, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Recognised postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading/specialist roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Health Board sites for education delivery.
• Provide clinical services including dispensary and prescribing.
• Support multi-professional education planning.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge

Teaching and tutoring skills

Presentation skills

Education

Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Non-medical Prescriber

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Leadership and management qualification

Advanced practice qualification

Job description

Clinical Education Lead and Speciality Pharmacist

Are you a pharmacist passionate about education and helping shape and inspire the next generation of pharmacy professionals? We are excited to advertise a lead pharmacy education position, key to the transformation of education and training across Swansea Bay University Health Board.

With time split between responsibilities for education and clinical services, this is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practicing pharmacist to influence the development of our future workforce. The post holder will have a senior role within the Health Board, responsible for shaping the delivery of our evolving multi-sector foundation programme. They will also undertake a two-day per week service contribution to the Singleton site, although the site is negotiable if required.

The successful applicant will join an expanding and award-winning team of core educators across the pharmacy division and be a role model for the profession and a champion for education. They will support the strategic work plan with opportunities to represent at regional and national levels and will be crucial in delivering training across our growing portfolio of programmes.

This post is uniquely positioned to challenge and change existing programmes and services. Our department and organisation are committed to innovation, improvement, and high-quality education and training. If you have ideas to share and the motivation to strive for better, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with Health Board sites and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) to ensure the successful delivery of the multi-sector foundation programme. They will also provide clinical services, including dispensary, ward-based clinical care, and prescribing services where applicable.

Successful candidates will be appointed to one of the following roles depending on qualifications and experience:

1. Advanced Pharmacist - Band 8a (Permanent)
2. Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) - Annex 21 appointment

The Band 7 appointment is for candidates with relevant experience but requiring further training to support an advanced practice education role. They will undertake a structured competency framework with support from senior mentors over 12 months. Upon successful completion, they will be appointed to the Band 8a role. Failure to achieve the competencies within 12 months will result in remaining in the Band 7 position.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

Whether you're a nurse, doctor, health scientist, therapist, or support staff, we have a role for you. We also offer apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles.

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're seeking excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with the benefits of a thriving, cosmopolitan city, look no further.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will collaborate with educators and managers across acute hospital sites and sectors, including primary and community pharmacy, prison pharmacy, and NHS 111, to ensure smooth planning, delivery, and support. They will also work with other professional group leads (medical, nursing, allied health professions) in planning and delivering multi-professional education.

Fluency in Welsh is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

We consider full-time and part-time applications, with opportunities for remote and flexible working on non-service days.

Mentorship and opportunities to develop academic and clinical teaching skills will be provided. Leadership and management skills will also be further developed within our speciality pharmacy teams.

Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking 'Apply now' in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Non-medical Prescriber
• Recognised postgraduate teaching qualification or associate member of the Health Education Academy
• Recognised postgraduate leadership and management qualification
• Recognised advanced practice qualification or accolade

Experience

• Experience as a tutor in the clinical environment
• Experience as a clinical pharmacist in leading/specialist roles
• Evidence of audit, service improvement, or research and implementation of policies/procedures
• Ability to undertake autonomous practice
• Representation of pharmacy at national forums
• Experience delivering teaching sessions within university settings
• Experience training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice
• Ability to develop, deliver, and adapt teaching and tutoring skills
• Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills
• Commitment to self-study and self-development
• Presentation skills to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage groups of students in clinical environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £46,840 to £61,412 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working