Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Teacher Practitioner

mPowered Solutions Inc.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Swansea is seeking a Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Teacher Practitioner for the MPharm programme. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical education while ensuring effective training for the next generation of pharmacists through collaborative efforts across health and educational sectors.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MPharm and a clinical pharmacy diploma.
• Desirable: Postgraduate teaching or non-medical prescriber qualification.
• Experience in teaching pharmacy undergraduates is key.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical placement provision and support undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with multiple organizations to deliver the pharmacy undergraduate program.
• Work dynamically across healthcare settings, including ward care and prescribing.

Skills

Advanced pharmaceutical care skills

Change management

Presentation skills

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Influencing skills

Innovation

Education

Masters Degree MPharm

Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Postgraduate Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Swansea Bay are proud to advertise a teacher practitioner post for the MPharm programme run by Swansea University Medical School. The role involves splitting time equally between Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Swansea University, offering 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 in gaining competence and confidence in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. They will be an honorary member of the University team, supporting course development, delivery, and assessment, and will play a key role in implementing the GPhC Standards for the Initial Education and Training Standards for Pharmacists, including prescribing and digital competency.

The post holder will join an expanding team of educators within the SBUHB pharmacy division, serving as a role model and champion for education. They will also support other educational programmes, including nursing, foundation, and post-registration pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will collaborate with Health Board sites, HEIW, and Swansea University to ensure the successful delivery of the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) in Wales. They will work across two organizations, contributing to clinical services at Morriston Hospital, including ward-based care, dispensary sessions, and prescribing services, with flexibility on service site contribution.

The role is dynamic, requiring excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills to navigate the evolving educational landscape. Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.

About Us

Swansea Bay University Health Board values its staff and offers extensive training and development opportunities. We are inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our values are Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving.

Details

• Date posted: 17 June 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £54,550 to £61,412 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Morriston Hospital, Swansea

Job Description

Responsibilities

The post holder will work with existing and future teacher practitioner roles to ensure smooth programme delivery, with mentoring and development opportunities. They will collaborate across sectors and organizations, including acute and primary care, Welsh Universities, and HEIW, and with other professional leads in medical, nursing, and allied health professions. Welsh language skills are desirable. The role requires working bank holidays, weekends, and out-of-hours as per rota.

Full job description and person specification are available in supporting documents or via the application portal.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge:

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

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
• Non-medical Prescriber

Experience:

• Relevant clinical pharmacist experience across specialties
• Experience teaching pharmacy undergraduates

Desirable:

• Experience with electronic discharge systems
• Experience in lecturing

Aptitude & Abilities:

• Advanced pharmaceutical care skills
• Change management, presentation, and teaching skills
• Organizational skills, autonomy, teamwork, influencing skills, innovation

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship requirements. Full details are available in the job description.