Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Teacher Practitioner

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swansea is seeking a passionate pharmacist to join as an educator in their MPharm programme. This role involves leading clinical placements and supporting pharmacy education alongside Swansea University. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across health sectors and must have a relevant pharmaceutical background. Excellent career opportunities and dynamic working environment await you.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist in various specialties.
• Experience of teaching/training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate therapeutic options.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators and managers across hospital sites.
• Deliver multi-professional education planning and delivery.
• Work with bank holidays and weekends as per Singleton rota.

Skills

Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills

Excellent organisational skills

Presentation skills

Change management skills

Education

Masters Degree MPharm

Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Job summary

Are you a pharmacist passionate about education and shaping the future pharmacy workforce?

Swansea Bay are proud to advertise a third teacher practitioner post for the MPharm programme run by Swansea University Medical School. Time is split equally between Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Swansea University, providing an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice pharmacist to develop an academic career in clinical education.

The successful applicant will lead clinical placement provision throughout the newly developed MPharm programme, supporting undergraduates to gain competence and confidence in clinical pharmacy and in the application of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients. They will be an honorary member of the University team, supporting the development, delivery and assessment of course content and a core leader in executing the new GPhC Standards for the Initial Education and Training Standards for Pharmacists, including prescribing and digital competency.

The post holder will become a member of an expanding and award winning team of core educators across the SBUHB pharmacy division and be a role model for the profession and a champion for education. They will also have the opportunity to support our growing portfolio of education programmes, including nursing, foundation and post-registration pharmacy.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with Health Board sites, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Swansea University to ensure the successful delivery of the new Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) in Wales.

They will work across two Organisations; Swansea University Medical School (MPharm course) as an honorary lecturer and Swansea Bay University Health Board as an advanced clinical pharmacist and education lead. Clinical services will include ward based clinical care, dispensary sessions and prescribing services where applicable at our Singleton hospital site.

Due to existing and future transformation plans in Wales, the teacher practitioner position will be dynamic and stimulating. Our undergraduate programme is multi-site and multi-sector, requiring cross site and sector engagement. The successful candidate will require exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to navigate the changing landscape in education, to ensure optimal outcomes for Swansea Bay pharmacy. They will also need to demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and to succeed in this role be a strong team player.

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with existing and future teacher practitioner roles to ensure smooth programme delivery and there will be mentoring and development opportunities depending on applicant need and career prospects.

About us

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

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

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job details

Date posted: 02 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 130-PST073-1025

Job locations: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work with educators and managers across acute hospital sites, sectors and organisations, including acute and primary care, Welsh Universities and HEIW. They will also collaborate with other professional group leads (medical, nursing and allied health professions) in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education.

There is an expectation to work bank holidays, weekends, and out of hours in line with Singleton rota requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Masters Degree MPharm.
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Teaching Qualification.
• Non-medical Prescriber.

Experience

• Relevant experience as a clinical pharmacist. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties. Professionally accountable for own actions.
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options in a variety of patients.
• Experience of teaching / training pharmacy undergraduates in clinical practice.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with electronic discharge systems.
• Experience of lecturing.

Aptitude & Abilities

• Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills.
• Evidence of Change Management Skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to develop, deliver and adapt teaching and tutoring skills, manage groups of students in the clinical environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team, influencing senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management.
• Innovative and well organised.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.